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UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Why are Underground Storage Tanks (UST's) a Problem?
USTs can leak, causing cleanups
costing into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Leaked oil and
qasoline can be expensive and time consuming to remediate. Bare
steel tanks have a design life of 20 years, but some develop leaks even
before then. New tanks are mostly double wall construction.
Are my tanks regulated?
Most tanks which supply heating oil to
homes and businesses are not regulated, but this varies by state.
Tanks which are used for dispersing fuel for motor vehicles of any type
usually are regulated. Even if your tank is not regulated, you still
need to be aware of the potential for leakage.
How are tanks tested and investigated?
Tanks are tightness tested using
methods to determine if there are oil or water leaks. However,
tightness testing does not determine whether there was spillage from the
surface during tank filling and activities. GEOPROBE investigations,
involving the installation of small diameter holes near the tank, are used
for this purpose.
Please call Gary Brown at (610) 265-1510 for more information or
questions regarding Storage Tanks, or use the Request for Services
form to obtain a proposal within 24 Hours.
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