Oil Spill in Belfast Due to a Leaking Oil Tank
A case study following a 700 litre oil spill due to a split oil tank in Belfast, Northern Ireland by The Oil Tank Doc
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Domestic Oil Spill in Belfast, Northern Ireland
The Oil Tank Doc team responded to an emergency oil spill in Belfast, following a phone call from a customer who reported following a recent fill of oil, their old 2500 litre oil tank had split.
By the time we arrived on site, the tank had been leaking for 2-3 days until the customer had noticed it. Approximately 700 litres of oil had been lost.
We transferred the oil into a new temporary tank to prevent further oil loss. Remediation works will be required before the new tank can be permanently sited. This includes excavation of contaminated soil, and foundation works.
The estimated cost is £25,000 - £30,000 with the home insurance company involved.
Check out our Youtube video showing this oil tank that had split below
This large 2500 litre oil tank in Belfast which was full of oil developed a split which resulted in a loss of about 700 litres of oil
Remediation works will be required to remove contaminated soil
It is always important to keep an eye on your oil tank for signs of cracks, splits, or bulging to avoid a costly oil spill
Contact us on 028 9131 4041 or email info@theoiltankdoc.co.uk
The Oil Tank Doc
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A regular inspection of your oil tank and heating system by an OFTEC Trained Oil Heating Engineer reduces the risk of an oil tank leak
We recommend planning an oil tank replacement and changing your oil tank when it is still sound with no leaks - most of the time however we replace oil tanks that have already started leaking! It is best to avoid this if possible.
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