Many homes and farm properties in St. George were originally heated with oil due to the area’s rural setting and limited early access to natural gas infrastructure. As a result, unused oil tanks are still commonly found in basements, utility rooms, detached garages, sheds, and buried near older outbuildings.
Because many St. George properties rely on private well water, even a small oil leak can pose a serious risk to drinking water sources. Aging oil tanks may also be located closer to soil, foundation footings, or agricultural land, increasing the potential for environmental impact if not properly removed.
Professional oil tank removal ensures compliance with TSSA and MECP regulations, protects local soil and groundwater, and provides the Certificate of Tank Removal required for insurance and real estate transactions involving rural properties.