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September 30, 2015

What to do With an Oil Tank

You’ve just recently heard about the law regarding oil tanks in British Columbia and think you might have one on your property, so what do you do?

If you have an underground oil tank on your property in British Columbia it is your legal obligation to remove it. They were buried a long time ago when natural gas replaced oil as the main source of fuel. Oil tanks were drained and holes were dug and the oil tank was placed in them in order to keep it out of the way. However they can still be damaging to the environment, as there is residual oil left over that can leak into the surrounding soil.

Unfortunately, if you are the property owner, even if you had nothing to do with the oil tank being placed there, it is your job to have it removed. Fortunately, this is not a difficult task if you go with an experienced oil tank removal company. This is something that happens to many people in the province and, although inconvenient, it can be dealt with.

The first thing to do is to have your property tested for an oil tank so you know for certain that there is one there. Oil tank removal companies can do this using radar technology, so you don’t need to dig up your garden just to find out if it houses an underground oil tank, or not. This is one of the many advantages of hiring a good oil tank removal company as they will have the best technology.

Once confirmed, arrange for the company to remove it. This is not as messy as it seems, thankfully. The company will be experts at removing oil tanks and will do it with as little disruption as possible and at a time that suits you. You should also let your neighbours know what’s going on. It will be an incentive for them to check their own properties as they may have an oil tank too!