The EPA treats leaky oil tanks as if is a toxic super spill like the
Love Canal or Exxon Valdez. The answer is that removal might not
bankrupt him; it WILL bankrupt him. I wouldn't advise anyone to do
anything illegal, but I suggest that your friend examine all of his
alternatives before calling the EPA or a disposal outfit that he doesn't
know real well...
Mike
epetrevich@relavis.com wrote:
>
> Morning folks. I got a friend with a BIG problem on his hands.
>
> I have a friend that was getting ready to sell a property when he removed
> the oil tanks (there were 5 of them).
>
> When removed, 3 of the tanks had leaked oil.
>
> Now, the problem. Has anyone gone through EPA remediation for this type of
> thing? Any ideas what to look for in contractors? What kind of costs can
> he expect?
>
> The property was left to him in a will and now he may end up bankrupt as a
> result. Any ideas?
>
> (is there a "shady" way to handle this? I'm not exactly clear who knows of
> the leaks yet. (he dug the tanks up himself))
>
> Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Inch
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