Domestic Heating Oil Tank Guidance - Pembrokeshire County Council

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Guidance on protecting health and the environment from domestic heating oil spills 4 This page has been left intentionally blank
1. Introduction 1.1 Oil is a valuable fuel, especially in rural areas, but it can be a source of pollution too. If you or someone you know has oil fired central heating, this leaflet could help you avoid the considerable cost, inconvenience and hazards that can arise from an oil leak. 1.2 Over recent years, there has been an increasing number of pollution incidents caused by faulty or badly maintained domestic central heating oil tanks. In some circumstances, drinking water supplies have been contaminated. Houses have been evacuated because oil in the ground has produced fumes that have made it impossible to live in the properties. 1.3 The Essex Contaminated Land Consortium, which consists of representatives from all Essex Local Authorities, has jointly produced this booklet to help prevent oil spills and also to advise on what to do in the unfortunate event of one happening. A little time and money spent on maintenance now could avoid clean up costs in the order of tens of thousands of pounds in the future. 1.4 Please note that the Local Authority and the Environment Agency will not be able to do the clean up for you. We can offer you advice and will ensure that the spill is cleaned up to the correct standards. Guidance on protecting health and the environment from domestic heating oil spills 5
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