Previously Removed Heating Oil Tanks Still a Issue For NJ Property Buyers !

NEW JERSEY, N.J. - April 18, 2013 - PRLog -- Although a heating oil tank was removed over 20 years ago and received all the proper municipal inspections the oil tank may still have leaked causing soil and groundwater contamination. Municipal oil tank inspectors look for visible holes in the tank but a leaking tank seam can go undetected. There have been reports of unscrupulous contractors not licensed removing oil tanks and bringing a good tank to job site to receive a acceptable inspection result. Residential heating oil tanks 20 years ago were not as regulated as they are today it is was not uncommon for landscapers, masons and home builders to remove these tanks. Some tank removals were performed without any documentation or permits. If a property buyer purchases a home without performing the proper testing and " Due Diligence , the buyer may be held responsible for property remediation and clean-up. Soil and ground water testing of a property prior to purchase can prevent purchasing of a contaminated property.

Environmental Systems is a full service environmental company that locates, tests, removes and remediates contaminated residential properties. Environmental Systems also provides ground penetrating radar services( GPR) Soil Probe investigations and Environmental Phase I Assessment services.

To obtain additional Information contact Environmental Systems at 732-892-8707 or visit our website depenvirosystems.com.