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For decades, oil was the primary source of heating for most homes in British Columbia. However, after 1960 oil the practice of burying oil tanks declined, and homes began transiting to other heating sources. One of the major issues with underground oil tanks was the potential for severe environmental and health consequences as a result of oil leaks or spills contaminating nearby soil and groundwater.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For decades, oil was the primary source of heating for most homes in British Columbia. 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