Oil Tank Abandonment in Place Around Hartford

Use this site to request oil tank abandonment in Hartford for inaccessible residential heating-oil tanks. Call 860-390-4196 to describe the issue and request service. A third-party provider confirms capability, availability, timing, pricing, and terms.

DEEP Discourages Abandonment

CT DEEP discourages abandonment in place unless the tank is inaccessible — such as beneath a deck, patio, or addition — or removal could endanger a foundation.

Sample First, Fill Second

If abandonment is necessary, DEEP directs the owner to consult the local Fire Marshal and have the contractor sample beneath the tank before it is filled. If the sample is contaminated, do not fill the tank. Report the leak to DEEP and the local Fire Marshal.

The Documentation Burden Remains

Abandonment is not a shortcut. The tank remains on the property indefinitely. The soil sampling results, the Hartford Fire Marshal inspection record ($75 fee), and the contractor report still matter for your property file. When selling the property, the Connecticut Residential Property Condition Report still requires disclosure of the tank.

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