Minnesota Cleanup Standards for Hydrocarbon Contaminated Groundwater

Product

Parameter/ Constituent

Lab Test Protocol & Number*

Notification Level

Action Level

Cleanup Level

Gasoline

 

TPH

Wisconsin DNR GRO

any amount

site specific***

site specific***

VOCs

EPA 8021/8260

any amount

site specific**

site specific**

Diesel

 

TPH

Wisconsin DNR DRO

any amount

site specific***

site specific***

VOCs

EPA 8021/8260

any amount

site specific**

site specific**

Waste Oil

TPH

Wisconsin DNR DRO

any amount

site specific***

site specific***

VOCs

EPA 8021/8260

any amount

site specific**

site specific**

Waste Oil is defined as virgin oil that is discarded before use.

* All samples, unless specifically noted, should use an EPA approved method or equivalent.

** Based on size & stability of plume, occurrence of natural biodegradation, aquifer characterization & risk assessment. Cleanup goals are related to MN Dept. of Health's Health Risk Limits for drinking water.

*** In most cases, Action and Cleanup levels in groundwater are based on VOC levels.

Contact: Chai Insook, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 651-296-7718

E-mail: chai.insook@pca.state.mn.us

Web Site: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/cleanup/pubs/lustpubs.html



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