Improve groundwater quality (chemical) - other Oil is not stored in areas where it can be rapidly transported into groundwater Oil storage facilities are located at least 50 metres away from any borehole, spring or well
Lower losses of spilt fuel from the farmyard Fuel spillages are contained Fixed fuel tanks are bunded
Ensure that oil storage facilities are located more than 10m away from a watercourse and/or drain
Prevent/reduce the risk of fuel spillages Ensure that all fuel oil delivery/transfer pipework is maintained and undamaged
Fuel oil pipes are fitted with a tap or valve at the delivery end, which closes automatically when not in use