Closure or Abandonment

This is an option, however the tank must not have leaked or this is not a viable method. The top of the tank is exposed and cut open. All fluid and sludge is removed, and then the inside of the tank is cleaned. If no leaks or corrosion is found, the tank is then filled with sand and covered up. Sod is replaced, if necessary.

Site Remediation

If contamination of the surrounding soil is found, then that piece of earth must be removed and new soil put back. The contamination of soil by a discharge of oil resulting from a leaking oil tank, damaged oil liner, or foil flow. Remediation of the contaminated area consists of the removal and disposal of the contaminated soil to a licensed facility. We provide the clean fill for the excavated area under the oil tank and prepare the report that is required by the NJDEP for all remediation.

Tank Investigation and Location

• Magnetic Detection
• Steel rods can verify length, capacity and direction of a tank

We will also investigate past or present existence of an underground oil tank.

Soil Testing

OTS will perform complete soil testing to determine whether there is contamination, and if so, to what extent.

Soil Sampling

Soil boring samples are collected 6 to 7 inches beneath the UST 3 to 4 inches away from the tank edges. Analysis for TPHC (Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons) are conducted by a NJDEP (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) licensed laboratory. Lab analysis report is presented with a letter summarizing the results of the soil test performed.
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