If you buy property knowing that a tank is present and no work has been done to determine if it has leaked, you also become responsible for any leaks discovered in the future.

The current owner of the property is responsible for any necessary cleanup even if the leak happened before he or she bought the property.

The tank is active and has not been checked for leaks.

The tank is abandoned and has not been decommissioned, including soil sampling or.

If a tank is found on the property, have a service provider check to see if it has leaked if either of the following are true:.

Always obtain owner permission prior to conducting any search activities.

If the owner does not know if there’s a tank on the property, DEQ recommends the buyer hire a qualified expert to check for one.

Note that a tank that has only been emptied of oil has not been “decommissioned.'.

The seller must also provide you with documentation that the tank has been emptied, as explained under the 'For Sellers' section.

If the homeowner/seller knows of any tank no longer in use on the property, he or she must ensure that the tank is empty of oil.

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