leaking oil tanks: Leaking fuel oil tanks - 01/01/17 09:41 AM
Avoiding Costly Problems With Oil Spills and Leakage
 
The Dangers
A leaking fuel oil tank can become a serious fire and environmental hazard. Whether the tank is located inside or outside the home, a spill can contaminate groundwater affecting private wells or other nearby drinking water supplies.
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.
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