Underground Storage tank

[Calvin N.]

We have a property for sale and there is an old underground storage tank that was used for heating oil on the property. The tank has not been used in many, many years but it was never filled. The buyer wants us to fill it with sand or concrete. Have any of you dealt with this? I know the state EPA has regulations on closing them off and are researching their information.

[Michael S.]

Calvin:

It sounds like you are trying to do this work yourself. If that's the case you are missing the point of the buyer insisting that this work be donme. They want to be assured that your oil tank has not leaked. The sand is just the icing on the cake. it prevents the tank from rustuig away and making a depression or a hole to fall into. The big question is there any soil contamination and if there is to what extent.