Many properties are served by domestic heating oil tanks usually situated in garden areas. The fuel within these tanks is normally kerosene.
Leaks from domestic tanks usually emanate from either the tank, the fittings/valves or the supply line into the property. Leaks can be gradual over time or sudden and catastrophic.
The impact of a fuel leak can vary site to site. Where the leaked fuel impacts building structures and buried services (such as water supply pipes) there can be a significant impact on residents that may require the occupiers to be moved out of the property when clean up is undertaken. Where the leaking fuel may impact controlled waters (streams or underground water), action must be quickly taken to prevent the spread of the contamination.
In the event of a loss of fuel being noted, the following action is recommended:
- Try and identify the source of the leak and stem the flow if possible
- Where spilled fuel is on the ground, try to absorb this wherever possible and prevent the spread of more fuel
- Identify whether any leaked fuel has migrated from your property and impacted third party land
Any works on the domestic oil heating system (tank, lines and boiler) should always be carried out by a qualified technician.
We will also deal with the Insurance company and put everything in order in this stressful time.
If you are unsure and need more information, please call the Glenside Environmental Oil Spill Response team on 021-4810016 or 01-4693 377 and also on our Mobile No 086-3819387
