Residential Oil Tank Removal For many New Jersey homeowners, oil tank removal has become a severe problem. Tanks installed earlier than 1970 are steel, and eventually erode. Eventually, the tanks will leak, and, due to the dangers posed by leakage, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the State government have created programs […]
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What is the current New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations regarding Underground Heating Oil Tanks? Only the Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), and their certified individuals and firms can perform services on unregulated heating oil tanks. The NJ DEP recommends the removal of all out-of-service underground heating oil tanks even if there is […]
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There Are Three Types of Drinking Water Wells Dug wells, or bored wells, are holes in the ground dug by shovel or backhoe. They are lined with stones, brick, tile, or other material to prevent collapse. These wells have a large diameter, are shallow (approx. 10 to 30 feet deep) and are not cased continuously. […]
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What is a Phase 1 environmental inspection? In the United States, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), or Phase I ESA, is a report. This report is prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination. The analysis addresses both the underlying land as well as physical improvements to the […]
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How do I prepare my furnace for winter? Winter Prep Steps Fall is here, and it’s starting to get chilly in the house. That must mean it’s time to switch your HVAC system over to Heat. Here’s a list of suggested winter preparations to get your furnace ready for the upcoming cold season. Turn on […]
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With the arrival of fall, you may be thinking about replacing your oil tank. You have noticed that your tank is showing its age. Today’s tanks are much sturdier and more efficient than oil tanks were in the past. You might have purchased a home recently, and you want to install a home heating oil […]
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If you are a home or business owner, you may have received some bad news recently. You have hazardous materials on your property. If you got that news, what do you do? Do you ignore it, and risk fines from the Environmental Protection Agency? Or, do you act? If you are going to act, you […]
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Fall is rapidly approaching. The kids are heading back to school. The leaves will soon start to change. Your mind starts to move toward preparing for the holidays and celebrating fall. However, if you live in New Jersey, you also need to prepare your home for winter. That means you will need to get your […]
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We hope that you never have to deal with hazardous waste. Having to clean up hazardous waste is not only completely unpleasant to think about, but it is also dangerous. As a home or business owner, you should know the classifications of hazardous waste and how to dispose of it. Here is a description of […]
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If you are a new property owner in New Jersey, do you know the regulations concerning underground oil tanks? If you do not, you will need to learn them. That’s because there are laws all property owners must follow for oil tanks buried underground. Here are the guidelines on underground heating oil tank regulations you […]
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