A leaking fuel oil tank is a serious environmental hazard. A spill can contaminate groundwater affecting drinking water supplies and killing wildlife. Just one cup of fuel oil can contaminate enough water to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool, and in many cases hundreds of litres of oil seep into the ground before a spill is discovered.
Fuel oil that has spilled into a residential basement can also pose a serious health hazard, threatening indoor air quality.
Anyone who owns a fuel oil tank has a legal responsibility to properly maintain it and to clean up any spills or leaks that may occur. Homeowners are also responsible for reporting any leak or spill from a tank that could cause property damage or health, safety or environmental problems.
Cleaning up a spill from a home heating oil tank is an expensive exercise. The removal of oil from a basement, or the cleanup of contaminated soil and water can often cost more than the property is worth, and damage may not be fully covered. This video gives you guidance on how to install an oil tank. Since the video was made there is now also a requirement to protect the tank from damage, malicious or accidental. The best way to do this is build a wall or non combustible fence around the tank. Iron railings or steel posts are also acceptable.
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