HOW TO TELL IF YOUR OIL TANK IS LEAKING

If you own an oil tank, the first thing you have to know is that they leak from inside out, and it is very important to know when this situation happens, since people realize this when it is too late. Tanks are usually surrounded and exposed to different elements like humidity and corrosion. They are also vulnerable to being overfilled, which is one of the most possible ways of oil leaking. 

SIGNS OF A LEAKING OIL TANK IS LEAKING

Taking this into consideration, we have created a list of signs about what we have mentioned before: 

• ALL THE AREA AROUND SMELLS LIKE OIL:

If all your outdoor areas and around smells like oil, you probably have Oil Leaking. This is one of the most common ways of detection, as well as easiest and dangerous. You have to solve this as soon as possible and put your family and yourself as safe as possible.

• OILS STAINS AND SHEEN IN WATER:

If the oil reaches the water, your water supplies could be contaminated with oil, it is important to know that for this scenario it takes more steps to clean everything up. It is important to be as proactive as possible to avoid worse consequences and for removing the oil tank.  

• PLANTS AND VEGETATION AROUND ARE DYING: 

If all the vegetation around your place is dying, it is possible it’s because of your plants being exposed to oil. It is very important to take this as an urgent case, since this type of leaking causes environmental problems in general, such as soil damage and water supply contamination.

• HEATING BILLS INCREASES:

If your heating bills increase with no explanation or have risen to unexpected levels, this could be due to an oil tank leak. In this case, you can call us to arrange an inspection and solve it. 

• STAINS:

If you can notice dark or brown oil spots around your place, they are probably coming from underground. You should dig around the tank area. If the distinct smell of oil shows up, you have got a leak. Remember, the longer your tank leaks, the wider area will be affected. 

Our team has been removing and replacing underground oil tanks for over 10 years. We offer free quotes on oil tank removal, so if you are moving or just want to get it taken care of, get in touch!