WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 27, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — As colder weather descends on the northeast and homeowners receive shipments of home heating oil, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging homeowners to inspect heating fuel oil storage tanks for leaks or spills.
Some of the most common causes of home fuel oil spills are failing storage tanks; faulty fuel lines and connections; collapsing tank legs and supports; and overflows during delivery. An annual inspection of fuel oil storage tanks can prevent impacts to human health and the environment from leaks and spills.
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