Underground Fuel Tanks may be considered hazardous in
Massachusetts. You should verify from previous owners whether the
home ever had an underground fuel tank and when it was installed
and/or removed. If currently in use, it may need to be upgraded to
meet new leak detection standards. Tanks older than 15 years may
have corroded.
If there is evidence of a
leaking tank, be prepared to hire a cleanup contractor and a tank
removal service. All contents of the tank will be removed and the
tank reduced of oxygen, capped, and all holes plugged before
excavation begins. This can be a significant cost that homebuyers
should be aware of. The tank's removal must be supervised by the
fire department, the tank transported to a licensed storage and
disposal facility and examined at the graveyard for evidence of
leakage.
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