Secondary Containment for 55-Gallon Drums: Options, Sizing, and Products

55-gallon drums on a containment pallet with dramatic lighting and fog.

Secondary containment for 55-gallon drums gets overlooked because facilities focus on price instead of actual sump capacity requirements. Most drum storage setups fail SPCC inspections not because they lack containment, but because the containment holds 55 gallons when regulations demand 66. Key Takeaways: 55-gallon drums require 66-gallon minimum sump capacity per 40 CFR Part 112.7 … Read more