Local gas pumps closed because of water in tank

State investigators ordered a Richmond gas station to stop selling premium fuel earlier this month when several inches of water was found in an underground tank

A weights and measures official tested tanks containing premium fuel. The test found 3 inches of water in an underground tank.

The inspector immediately issued a stop-sale order. The industry standard for tanks holding unleaded gasoline is not more than one-quarter inch of water.

The tanks were closed to sales until officials returned on Aug. 17 for a retest. That retest found no water in the tank and the order was lifted.

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