Alternative Text Description for FDEP Storage Tank Contamination Monitoring

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MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays facilities regulated under Florida's Storage Tank Contamination Monitoring program across the state of Florida and the western Florida panhandle extending into Alabama and Georgia. The map shows the locations of facilities with registered above-ground or underground storage tanks, including both currently and previously regulated sites, as well as facilities registered for tracking on-site petroleum contamination. The dense distribution of red circular symbols indicates thousands of storage tank facilities distributed throughout the mapped region.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers the entire state of Florida from the panhandle in the northwest to the Florida Keys in the south, with portions of southern Alabama and Georgia visible in the northern extent. Major cities labeled on the map include Jacksonville on the northeast coast, Orlando in central Florida, Tampa on the west-central coast, Miami in the southeast, and Cape Coral in the southwest. The Gulf of America is visible to the west and south of the Florida peninsula. Cities in the northern extent include Dothan and Albany in the border regions. The Straits of Florida are labeled in the southeastern portion of the map.

KEY INSIGHTS

Storage tank contamination monitoring facilities are densely distributed throughout Florida, with particularly heavy concentrations along both the Atlantic and Gulf of America coastlines. The Florida peninsula shows nearly continuous coverage of facilities, with notable density in urban corridors and populated regions around Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and the Miami metropolitan area. The panhandle region also shows substantial facility coverage, though slightly less dense than the peninsula. Isolated facilities appear offshore in the Gulf of America, likely representing marine or island installations. White gaps in coverage appear scattered throughout the state, potentially representing protected lands, water bodies, or areas with lower development density.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

FDEP Storage Tank Contamination Monitoring Facilities

This layer represents regulated facilities from the Storage Tank Contamination Monitoring program.

Storage Tank Facilities (red circular symbols with black outlines)

Appearance:

Each facility is represented by a red circular dot with a black outline, creating a consistent symbol pattern across the map.

Distribution:

Facilities are distributed throughout the entire state of Florida and portions of southern Alabama and Georgia. Coverage extends from the panhandle region through the peninsula to the Florida Keys, with additional isolated points in the Gulf of America waters.

Notable locations:

Major concentrations appear in and around Jacksonville, the Orlando metropolitan area, the Tampa Bay region, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach corridor along the southeast coast, and Cape Coral in southwest Florida. The Interstate 4 corridor connecting Tampa and Orlando shows particularly dense clustering.

Spatial patterns:

Facilities follow clear urban and transportation corridor patterns, with linear arrangements along major roadways and coastal areas. The densest clustering occurs in metropolitan regions and along both coastlines. The pattern reflects population distribution and commercial development patterns across the state. Some facilities appear in offshore locations in the Gulf of America, positioned as isolated points or small clusters away from the mainland.

Overlapping Patterns

In highly urbanized areas, facility symbols overlap extensively, creating solid red bands that follow transportation corridors and urban boundaries. The density is such that individual facilities become indistinguishable in metropolitan cores, indicating hundreds or thousands of facilities in close proximity.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map displays all facilities in the Storage Tank Contamination Monitoring database regardless of current regulatory status. The dataset includes historical facilities that may no longer be actively regulated, providing a comprehensive view of storage tank contamination monitoring efforts over time. The white areas within Florida's boundaries may represent water bodies, conservation lands, military installations, or other areas where storage tank facilities are not present or not registered. The map scale shows statewide coverage appropriate for understanding regional distribution patterns rather than identifying individual facility locations.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

Data is sourced from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Storage Tank Contamination Monitoring program. This coverage includes facilities with registered above-ground or underground storage tanks, both currently and previously regulated facilities, and facilities registered with DEP for the purpose of tracking on-site petroleum contamination. Data source layer name: STCM_FEB26.

Definition Query:

No definition query or filter criteria was applied; all facilities in the database are displayed.

Scale Information:

The map is displayed at a statewide scale showing the entire state of Florida and portions of neighboring states, appropriate for understanding overall distribution patterns and regional concentrations rather than site-specific analysis.

Coordinate System:

NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087).

Time Period of Content:

The dataset was current as of February 26, based on the data source layer name. The specific year is not provided in the available information.

Limitations:

The dataset contains both currently and previously regulated facilities, so not all mapped locations represent active storage tank sites. The inclusion of historical facilities means some locations may reflect past rather than current contamination monitoring activities. The map does not distinguish between active and inactive facilities, facility size, contamination status, or type of storage tank system.

Map Coverage:

The map extent covers the entire state of Florida from approximately the Alabama-Georgia border in the north to the Florida Keys in the south, with adjacent portions of Alabama and Georgia shown for geographic context. Offshore areas of the Gulf of America are included to display marine and island facilities.

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