Most only think about it once it becomes an issue, but few challenges strike as much worry in the hearts of property owners as a leaking fuel tank. Fire hazards, fumes, environmental mitigation or underground oil tanks , environmentally-friendly removal , and disposal all loom large.
If you have a fuel or oil leak, regardless of the type of tank you have, here are the steps you need to follow.
It depends on the type of tank you have, but most leaks are fairly easy to locate. They generally will happen at piping joints, valves, or seams. The tip-off you have a leak, whether the tank is above or below ground, indoor or outdoor — is the odor.
If you suddenly have a strong odor of fuel in your backyard, garage, or basement where you do not have an oil tank, or if your oil tank is not leaking, you may have an underground tank that a previous owner of your property installed.
Do not dig to try and find the source as you do not know what is leaking, how big the leak is, or if your digging may make matters worse.
If the leak source is visible and you can lessen the amount of oil leaking, you should do so. Follow this process:
Once those steps are done, call the experts at Professional Tank & Environmental and ask them to come and assess your leak and recommend mitigation actions. For more information about our emergency services , contact us today!
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on December 17, 2020 by admin .