AP Rolloff’s LLC
No matter the size of your demolition project, AP Rolloff’s LLC has the expertise to manage it. From oil tank removals to large structural... more
Renfrew Trucking Inc
Renfrew Trucking and Excavating is a family owned company providing services to residential and commercial customers throughout Southeast Iowa for more than 40 years. We perform... more
Little Daddy's Trenching Inc
In the Ottumwa, Iowa area, Little Daddy's Trenching Inc is proud to provide customers with an array of site preparation services. Our team of professionals... more
Cole Construction Co Inc
Serving Keosauqua, Iowa and nearby areas, Cole Construction Co Inc is proud to serve residential and commercial customers. We are experts in demolition and construction,... more
Archer Skidloader Service
Archer Skid Loader Service, based out of Pulaski, IA, specializes in excavation, removal, and demolition services. Our staff of professionals can remove tanks and pools,... more
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Tank Removal Tips for Ottumwa, IA
How can I tell if my oil tank is leaking?
It's easier to tell when an above ground tank is leaking since it's always visible, but underground storage tank leaks are a bit harder to detect. In some cases, it can take years before an underground storage tank leak is detected.
Be aware of the signs that a leak has occurred:
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There is dead/dying vegetation in the area of the tank
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The soil in the area is darker than the surrounding native soils
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The area around the fill pipe is stained
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You can smell heating oil odors in the house/coming out of the ground
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Fuel consumption spikes even though the weather isn't especially cold
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There is an oily rainbow sheen on the water beneath the tank, in basement sump, etc.
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If your well water develops a strange taste, odor, or color
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There is water in fuel lines
If you see any of these signs, contact an underground tank testing company immediately.