Oil tank removal and remediation

Posted by Oil Tank Services on December 11th, 2020

Underground oil storage tanks have been in use since 1930s and are still around although not practical to use these days. Underground oil tanks are nowadays are more or less abandoned or not in use due to the availability of better alternative heating sources like natural gas, propane and electricity in Jersey City NJ.

Ill-effects of damaged oil tanks

The underground oil storage tanks are not preferred as they are a potential source of contamination of soil and groundwater. In addition, under certain specific conditions, they may also pose a risk of fire as well as explosion.

The underground oil storage tanks over a period of time became cause of serious concern and frustrating with inventory loss due to oil leaks.The tank oil leaks were quite common due to the tank corrosion damage from natural elements that caused damage to the surrounding environment, spoiling the aesthetics of homes and reducing the value of the property.

Home owners may also opt for oil tank removal union county as an old and leaking oil tank can also interfere with a property sale.

Apart from corrosion or rust, other common causes for tank leaks can be:

• Lack of routine inspection and maintenance
• Overfilling of tanks
• Improper and leaky fittings
• Decay or frost shift
• Accidental damage to the lines
• Negligent oil delivery

Oil leakage from underground tanks when occurs, can leave its ill-effects on environment and can adversely affect the health of residents.

Oil leaks can enter the water pipes and can cause contamination of drinking water. It can also spoil the landscape and cause damage to the vegetation.

When you find these signs, you must contact an experienced and efficient NJ oil tank remediation company that is equipped with underground tank testing facilities.Based on their findings, you can opt for remediation or oil tank removal.

Underground oil tank removal

For an effective oil tank removal Jersey City NJ, you must engage a customer-caring and competent company that performs oil tank removal in a professional manner and in accordance with the local environmental regulations.

An underground oil tank on your residential property can be removed after obtaining permits and a careful inspection by the local authorities in Jersey City NJ

When you engage a responsible and technically sound company for oil tank removal Jersey City NJ, you can feel relaxed. Their officials will procure necessary permits and arrange inspection for testing by authorities.The process of oil tank removal Elizabeth NJ begins with excavation till it reaches top the tank, following which tank is cut opened to remove entire oil or fluid containing sludge through high power vacuum pumps fitted in the trucks.

The tank is wiped from inside and pipes are cleared of oil and is removed from the ground and disposed off as scrap.

The ground dug for oil tank removal Union County is filled with the soil after an inspection for evidence of leakage and information is sent to local authorities for issuance of Certificate of Approval (CA) for the property.

When you need NJ oil tank remediation or oil tank removal Jersey City NJ and/or Union County, contact Oil Tank Services. The company is the most referred, reliable and professional oil tank removal or remediation company in Jersey City.