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October 25, 2013

Oil Tank Detection Methods and Removal Services

Underground oil tanks pose serious threats as there are many hazards associated with them. The long time presence of oil tanks under the ground can lead to oil leakage and causes hazards like explosion, water contamination, soil contamination and other environmental issues. Property owners have to seek professional help from oil tank removal companies to get rid of these dangerous tanks.

These experts use the proper industry techniques and methods to detect the buried tanks on your property. Among many other methods, soil testing is a reliable and fool proof method to detect the presence of tanks.

Oil tank removal experts in Vancouver use the soil testing method and dig a hole in the area where a tank’s presence is suspected. They collect soil samples and test if there is oil leakage in the collected samples. This is an easy method and helps many oil tank detection and removal companies to analyze the gravity of the situation and the spread of leakage inside the ground.

If they find positive results in the tests and oil is detected in the soil, they use other ground scanning machines to locate the exact positionof the buried tank. They use safe removal methods and recycle the metal, adhering to legal and environmental standards.

If you suspect a tank on your property, do not waste time because an oil tank can create a huge problem to the ecosystem and human life as well. Considering the risks related to underground oil tanks, you should always hire experts for safe detection and removal of the oil tanks.