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EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene School District 4J is facing a fine of more than $22,000 for environmental violations, according to a letter sent to the district by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
According to a notice sent to the school district on April 4, the DEQ documented several violations of policy during an August 2022 inspection of two underground storage tanks at the 4J Education Center and Sheldon High School. The storage tanks were being used to store diesel for emergency generators at the school buildings. However, the DEQ said their investigation found the tanks were installed without proper permits, and did not have any equipment to detect if the tanks were leaking.
The letter from the DEQ said that having proper leak detection equipment is essential to discovering leaks before fuel can contaminate the surrounding area. If a leak is not quickly detected, the fuels can have long-lasting harmful effects on the environment and human health.
The total fine leveled against the 4J school district was $22,256. The district was also required to ensure the underground storage tank at the Education Center was decommissioned within 60 days of the letter’s receipt. The Eugene 4J School District is expected to appeal the fine.
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