Jeonbuk Regional Environmental Office, "Clean UP" through Proper Management of Local Gas Stations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Geon-ju] On the 16th, the Jeonbuk Regional Environmental Office announced that it has provided guidance on self-inspection methods, including management guidelines for each facility, to ensure proper management of clean gas stations in the province to prevent soil contamination.

According to the Environmental Office, a clean gas station is a gas station equipped with facilities such as double-walled tanks, double piping, and measures to prevent leaks or spills of pollutants, and in case of leakage, rapid detection through alarm devices to prevent the spread of soil contamination.

As of the end of 2018, about 7.2% of gas stations nationwide were designated as clean gas stations, and currently, 30 gas stations in Jeonbuk are designated and operated as clean gas stations.

Clean gas stations are equipped with soil contamination prevention facilities, and the proper operation of these facilities is checked every five years from the date of designation as a clean gas station.

Due to the nature of gas stations where operators frequently change, concerns have been raised about management negligence caused by improper handover between operators.

In response, the Jeonbuk Office has distributed the "Clean Gas Station Guidebook" and produced promotional card news to provide information on clean gas station operation standards and inspection items for each facility to ensure thorough management.

A representative of the Jeonbuk Office emphasized, "Although clean gas stations are equipped with soil contamination prevention facilities, more thorough management is necessary to prepare for soil contamination accidents caused by potential fuel leaks."

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