WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THERE IS AN UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK LOCATED BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE WELL?
You have a local company perform a soil test on the soil around the storage tank. I located a wonderful local company who agreed to perform the test and give me a report during our inspection contingency period.
Meet the testing crew from AETI, American Environmental Technologies, Inc.
Actually, ground contamination from leaking oil storage tanks can cause a costly repair. If remediation is needed on a property I'm selling I certainly want it covered during our inspection contingency period so the seller can have an opportunity to replace the tank. Such a defect would surely be considered "material". So. . . . . .
1. Fuel Oil Tank Fill Pipe 2. Locating the Oil Tank
3. Drilling for Soil Samples 4. Testing Soil Samples
5. Sensing Equipment 6. AETI Service Truck
For more information about Fuel Oil Storage Tank testing, see American Environmental Technology, Inc.
"One of the most concerning and costly environmental issues for home owners is leaking home heating oil tank. . . . ." MORE FROM AETI,
The testing company provided me with a full written report the next day, the pertinent part below.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SOIL INSPECTION REPORT (in part)
"On April 2, 2009, American Environmental Technology, Inc., conducted an underground heating oil storage tank soil inspection survey at XXXXXXXXX, Lovettsville, Virgnia, in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Department of the Environment and the United States Environmental Protections Agency sampling and analytical protocols. Based on the findings of this UST soil inspection at the subject site and field PID analysis of soil cuttings, subsurface soil in the vicinity of the UST is not impacted by petroleum hydrocarbons. No recommendation for corrective action at the subject site is given or implied at this time."
Cost of field test and written report: $400.
Small price to pay for peace of mind.
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, E-mail.
