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(http://ancfoster.com.au) - Oil is one of the most common pollutants in our country. If you have seen images or video footages of different incidents of oil contamination not only in Australia but als
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - Improper installation of tanks, lack of proper maintenance and regular inspection and other technical errors are just some of the reasons why tanks leak and oil spills occu
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - However, the aforementioned reasons are just peanuts compared to the ignorance of owners from the beginning they bought their vessels. If their tanks were not old (installe
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - Leaking tanks are grave threats to public health and Mother Nature. Many filling stations, commercial-industrial complexes and other entities store toxic materials in hundr
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - How dangerous are the contents these tanks hold? Most of them hold various petroleum products, and many petroleum products contain dangerous substances. These include benze
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - One of the worst things leaking vessels can do to endanger our health is to contaminate groundwater sources, our sources of potable drinking water. You see, petroleum conta
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - Petroleum also contains the substance methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), a fuel additive. It makes water smell and taste unsuitable for use. It does not take much to conta
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - When oil contamination occurs, the public are advised to evacuate to safer areas to avoid prolonged exposure to toxic fumes. The exposure to toxic fumes can cause different
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - Leaking oil can also cause great damage to our soil. The heavy metals and hydrocarbons in petroleum products can hamper plants growth and damage organic matter in soil. Pla
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - The health and environmental hazards combined could cause too much distress on owners who have to cope with clean-up costs, aboveground/underground tank removal and payment
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - We all know by know the problems a poorly maintained tank can bring, let alone a buried one. A leaking buried oil vessel is hardly the last problem any home-owner would wan
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - A leaking underground tank is akin to a land mine. You will never know what you will step on. And with your tank a few feet below the ground, can you readily tell if it’s
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - If you decide to switch to aboveground tanks, still there are things you should understand prior to purchasing and installing your tank. There are regulations you should co
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - Do you already have a location in mind? How are you going to put the tank in place? Keep in mind the following procedures: • Do not install the tank in low-lying areas or
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - • The bund wall (a wall designed to contain the contents of the storage tank in) should be at least 450mm high and at least 500mm from the side of the vessel. • The tan
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - • There should be a fire extinguisher nearby for use in emergencies. • Put up ‘NO SMOKING’, ‘KEEP FIRE AND FLAME AWAY’, ‘FLAMMABLE’ and other signs or warni
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - For complete installation, observe that: • The tank should be double wall and cylindrical or rectangular and horizontal in shape. • It should have the complete equipmen
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - • Make sure to obtain all the necessary permits. • Make sure the site is ready. Ready the concrete foundation base slab. • Make sure you have all the necessary labour
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - • The tank and its accessories should be handled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • The installation should be carried out by licensed contractors, be su
(http://ancfoster.com.au) - Make sure to observe all procedures when installing your tanks. For more advice or assistance on your tank installation, maintenance or testing needs, you should keep in to
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