- One of the most prominent oil tank removal issues confronting cities, businesses or even homeowners is the lack of accurate oil tank use record-keeping. Many records contain a host of inaccuracies relating to location, use of buried tanks as well as size and number of buried oil tanks. Some buried tanks on public school property contain thousands of gallons of fuel, according to the EPA.
- Locating buried oil tanks for removal can often require detective measures. For instance, on an abandoned property you may have to inspect the building grounds for oil fill or vent pipes. Don't hesitate to lift flat stones or paint or coffee cans that may be marking an old oil tank filler or vent pipe. Also, examine the history of the property use for clues to buried oil tanks.
- Find out what is in the tank and remove and dispose any remaining oil. Test the soil around the tank and clean up any contaminated soil by hiring an experienced contractor to comply with local, state and national environmental regulations, according to Thurston County Public Health and Social Services.
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