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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION FOR SERVICE STATIONS

The guide is part of an Environment Action Series prepared by the Department of Environment and Conservation NSW (DEC) to provide information for businesses on improving their environmental performance.

WHAT ARE THE KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES?

Key environmental issues for service stations include diesel and petrol spills; stormwater pollution, soil and groundwater contamination, vapour recovery, and greenhouse emissions from energy use.

THE SERVICE STATION INDUSTRY

NSW has approximately 2600 service stations that sell 6000 megalitres of fuel a year, which equates to 6000 Olympic size swimming pools. Because they deliver, store and dispense fuel, service stations have unique environmental impacts and requirements. Many service stations also have convenience stores and automotive workshops that have additional environmental impacts, all of which are addressed in this guide.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GUIDE?

This guide is designed to help operations of service stations in NSW to -

Understand the environmental risks and responsibilities associated with the operation of service stations.

Take action to improve the environmental management of their operations.

Take advantage of the business benefits that result from improved environmental practices.

This guide provides information for owners, managers and staff. It will also be useful to environmental officers employed by local government. The guide does not provide legal advice but will provide the reader with a good understanding of regulatory requirements.

PRIORITY ACTIONS FOR SERVICE STATIONS

1. Forecourt design, maintenance and operation

2. Fuel Deliveries

3. Emergency fuel spills

4. Underground fuel tanks

5. Workshop

6. Waste management

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