The Environmental Impact of Contaminated Soil from Storage Tanks
Discover the impact of soil contamination from storage tanks and how Alpha Environmental can help. Protect your property and environment—contact us today!
Common Soil Contaminants Found Around Storage Tanks
If left unchecked, contaminated soil can cause health concerns for the property’s inhabitants, such as respiratory issues from toxic chemical fumes like benzene and toluene or severe diseases like cancer from polluted groundwater. Contaminated soil can also negatively impact plant growth, sending ripples through surrounding ecological systems.
Why do Underground Oil Tanks Need to be Removed?
Executive Summary Understanding Why Underground Oil Tanks Removal Is Important Underground oil tanks pose hidden dangers that can negatively affect property value and the surrounding environment. For example, an oil tank leak can lead to soil contamination, hinder vegetation growth, and potentially make inhabitants sick. Scheduling a professional-led environmental site assessment can help determine if […]
How Soil Sampling Works: a Step-by-Step Guide
Key Takeaways Understanding How Soil Sampling Works Soil testing is essential to detect contaminated soil and guarantee environmental safety. The sampling process can identify hazardous soil contaminants like leaked chemicals from underground storage tanks (USTs) that could otherwise go undetected. Soil sampling involves dirt being taken from different depths and locations throughout a property to […]
A Guide to Underground Storage Tank Removals and Decommissioning
Executive Summary Underground storage tanks (USTs) are unfortunately not built to last forever. Over time, they can break down, corrode, and potentially leak into the surrounding soil, posing threats to the environment and human health. If a tank starts to leak, property owners must remove them or decommission them from use to ensure environmental health. […]
How Do You Know If An Underground Storage Tank is Leaking
Underground storage tanks (USTs) are needed for storing various substances, including fuel, gas, oil, and more. USTs are essential for various industries, as they are used by gas stations, manufacturing facilities, and agricultural operations, among others. However, as valuable as these tanks are, it’s essential that owners are aware of the risk of a leaking […]
Underground Storage Tanks FAQ’s
The rules and regulations for underground storage tanks in Portland are complex. If you are considering having one installed, there are regulations to follow and responsibilities to be aware of. If you own property, you may already have one whether you know it or not. If you’re looking to buy property, there are some things […]
