What does the removal of an underground oil tank involve?
The process of removing an underground oil tank requires that licensed professionals expose your underground storage tank so that it can be cut open and cleaned of all remaining fuel and residue. After proper cleaning is complete, the tank is then excavated and removed along with all associated piping. The tank is then inspected for holes and the tank “grave” is inspected for product release. By extracting soil from the base and sidewalls of the tank grave, a trained tank specialist can detect soil contamination. If no problems are evidenced, the tank is safely removed.
