Under the terms of a consent judgment between ADEQ and the company, in addition to the $45,000 payment, Gringo Pass will reimburse ADEQ for 10% of the total corrective action costs up to $500,000 and all of the costs that exceed $500,000. The agreement also allows ADEQ and [image-nocss] its representatives to enter the facility for corrective actions and inspections.
The fuel that leaked from the USTs contaminated the soil in the area, Owens said. ADEQ will conduct an investigation to determine whether the contamination also has reached the groundwater.
"This agreement ensures that Gringo Pass is being held accountable for the contamination at this site," Owens said. "We are committed to protecting Arizona's precious natural resources."
Two of the leaking tanks held 7,500 gallons each and a third held 10,000 gallons. The tanks are no longer in use.
The consent judgment is subject to approval by the Arizona Superior Court.
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