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History of Underground Oil Tanks in Virginia
Prior to World War II, homes across Virginia relied heavily on coal for heating. This method, while providing warmth, presented significant drawbacks. Coal produced substantial amounts of dust, leading to messy conditions and demanding frequent maintenance, such as...
Clean Groundwater Matters in Virginia
The recent water crisis in Richmond serves as a powerful reminder of the crucial role that clean drinking water plays in our everyday lives. Even the slightest hint of contamination can disrupt our routines and pose serious risks to our health and well-being. The...
Virginia Groundwater And Leaking Underground Oil Tanks
Homeowners should know that their groundwater below the surface moves and will eventually become surface water such as a creek, pond or lake. Or it may be extracted for irrigation, drinking water, or other purposes. It's an important resource now and for future...
Virginia Law and Groundwater: RVA Today Interview
Join John Pollard as He Discusses Underground Oil Tank Issues on Channel 12 RVA Today Residential heating oil and farm motor fuel, which are necessary to keep us warm and our equipment running, are often stored in underground oil tanks that "fly under the...
Virginia Law and Abandoned Underground Oil Tanks: How to Purchase a Property
When purchasing residential real estate containing a known or suspected heating oil UST, we recommend that the following items be included in the addendum to the contract: A proper leak/release inspection of all petroleum underground storage tanks shall be performed....
Virginia Law and Abandoned Underground Oil Tanks: Water in The Tank
We at Pollard often encounter homeowners who are confident that their existing heating oil underground storage tank (UST) is in sound condition because as they say, “it doesn’t have any water in it”. We have found that the water test is very unreliable. If a UST was...
Virginia Law and Abandoned Underground Oil Tanks: Essential Information for Real Estate Agents
Pollard Environmental's Education Resources Virginia real estate agents can leverage valuable resources when managing residential underground petroleum tanks during property transactions. Pollard Environmental offers three levels of complimentary classes for local...