In this episode, Simple Tank was hired to remove a 550 gallon underground heating oil tank that was previously filled in place with sand. The tank was located in the rear yard of a house under a deck.

The deck was removed by another contractor before we arrived on site. Once we excavated to the top of the tank, we realized that the tank was a 1,000 gallon tank filled with sand that was contaminated.

This tank was filled back in the 90's by another contractor who took out all the proper permits. This is a perfect example of a tank filled with sand that was not cleaned out properly.

Once the tank was out, we discovered that it has a few corrosion holes. With no signs of an oil discharge, we were able to get the township to pass the inspection. Most contractors in this situation would of pushed the township inspector to fail the inspection so they could sell the homeowner on a soil remediation.

If you find yourself in this situation, remember that you can always get a second opinion before moving forward with your current contractor.