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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Pollutant Storage Tank Compliance and Cleanup

Florida Department of Health in Nassau County Environmental Health

The Florida Legislature enacted the State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response (SUPER) Act (Chapter 376.3071, Florida Statutes) to address ground water contamination from leaking underground petroleum storage tanks. This act funds the Inland Protection Trust Fund, which supports the cleanup and response actions necessary to protect public health and the environment.

Locally, our program conducts well surveillance in potentially impacted areas, notifies the public of possible adverse health effects, and helps provide alternative sources of drinking water when contamination is discovered. Additionally, we assist in the implementation of compliance requirements for storage tank facilities and provide resources for proper storage tank management.