Many business and property owners in Northern New Jersey want to be environmentally conscious, but it can be challenging to know if their current processes are sustainable. If you need guidance understanding the environmental condition of your business or property,…
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How do I know that my tank is leaking?
Once a Homeowner or Business owner decides to remove their heating oil underground storage tank their biggest fear is that the tank has leaked into the Soil and potentially Ground Water. The anticipation of wonder if the tank is intact or leaking can be overwhelming for some. The only…
Soil Testing: What Is It and When Is It Needed?
When privately owned land is known to be contaminated with chemical pollutants, environmental law holds the property owner responsible for cleaning up the contamination, a process known as remediation. One way to verify the presence of contaminants at a property…
Signs of an Underground Oil Tank and What to Do if You Find One
Even though residential underground oil tanks are out of sight, they should never be out of mind. If they’re leaking, underground oil tanks can potentially be very harmful to the environment and local residents. For the average homeowner, it can…
What is a UST Closure Report and When Do You Need One?
If you have an underground tank on your residential or commercial property, you may need to remove it. Storage tanks often are removed when a homeowner is updating their heating system, or a property owner is renovating a building site.…
When You Need to Get a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
In the real estate world, you may have heard the term, environmental site assessment. There are two standard types of environmental site assessments (ESAs): Phase I and Phase II. Typically, a Phase I ESA involves records research, whereas a Phase…
Hidden Costs of Oil Tank Removal and What to Watch Out For
When it comes to oil tank removal, cost can be a big factor for many homeowners. Whether you’re looking to renovate your home or you want to make an energy-efficient upgrade, planning ahead for possible costs can help you feel…
How Often Should Groundwater Be Tested?
Groundwater is found nearly everywhere beneath the Earth’s surface, permeating the spaces between soil and rock particles and flowing into surface water sources like lakes and rivers. When chemical pollutants get into the soil, such as from a factory or…