What is an underground oil tank?
A. An underground oil tank is a container that is buried and contains fuel oil to be used in appliances, such as furnaces and boilers. Tanks that are in basements are not considered underground tanks. Q. How can I tell if my underground tank is leaking? A. Because they are buried, it is difficult to tell if the tank is leaking. Some underground tanks may leak for years with very without owners realizing it. If your oil consumption suddenly goes up your tank may have sprung a large leak! There are companies that test underground tanks for leaks. Call your fuel supplier to help you find underground tank testing companies. Q. What do I do if my underground tank is leaking? A. Call a TSSA registered fuel oil contractor to help you find and stop the leak and clean up any leaked fuel oil. You are also required to call the Spills Action Centre of the Ministry of Environment at 1-800 -268-6060. Your insurance company may also be able to assist you. Q. Who are TSSA Registered Contractors? A. By
