I purchased my home with a natural gas heating system but my home was built many years ago. Should I be concerned about an in-ground oil tank?
Yes. Even though your home may now be heated with a natural gas heating system, most older New Jersey homes used an oil heat system years ago. It is very important that you check with your local building department to see if there are any records of your home ever having an oil system. Your home could still have an in-ground oil tank. This tank may or may not have been properly filled or removed when it was converted to gas. An in-ground oil leak or spill can cause an environmental hazard and you may be responsible for the clean up costs associated with this hazard. It is recommended that you have your home inspected by a professional tank inspection service to be sure that a potential in-ground oil tank has been properly removed or closed. For more information on oil tank removal please refer to this article from the G. Warren Inc.
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