TANK LOCATING SOIL TESTING TANK CLEANING SITE REMEDIATION TANK PUMPING SITE ASSESSMENTS TANK TESTING TANK REPLACEMENT / INSTALLATIONS COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL TANKS

Tank Locating

1. A visual search is done of the property for a filler pipe or vent pipe to the tank, or copper lines in the furnace room.
2. If the above method is not successful a metal detector is used to attempt to find the fill cap to the tank which is often just below the surface.
3. If the above two mentioned methods are not successful, sophisticated electronic equipment or ground penetrating radar is used.

Soil Testing

Soil tests are performed by using a split auger to retrieve the sample from under the tank or next to the underground storage tank. The test samples are then delivered to an independent fully accredited analytical testing laboratory that will test the soil for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons. All test results are provided in a written report.

Tank Pumping / Cleaning

1. Find out what product is in the tank (heating oil, kerosene, waste oil, water, etc.).
2. The amount of product in the tank is measured.
3. The product in the tank is pumped out and delivered to an approved petroleum recycling facility.
4. Tank cleaning involves the removal of liquids, solids and sludge from the tank. Any material which cannot by recycled must be disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations. The tank may then be rinsed or washed clean.

Site Remediation

If petroleum contamination is discovered, cleanup of the petroleum contamination may be needed, depending on the severity. Filco Company Inc., uses several methods to clean up petroleum contaminated soil including digging the material out and replacing it with clean material. The contaminated material is then baked to remove all the petroleum from the soil. Another method is to inject the ground with oil eating microbes which is effective in some oil conditions. We are able to assist you with possible insurance coverage for the cost of cleanups including Homeowners Insurance and State of Washington Pollution Liability Insurance Agency.

Site Assessment

Understanding when and how regulation must be applied to your situation requires advanced continual training. As the governing agencies gain knowledge regarding contamination and the short and long term effects, the regulations continue to change. Cost effective solutions require knowledge and understanding of these changes. Since our staff has continuous communications with the regulatory agencies our staff will be able to assist you to understand and implement cost effective solutions that are protective of human health and the environment. We are able to assist you with possible insurance coverage for the cost of cleanups including Homeowners Insurance and State of Washington Pollution Liability Insurance Agency.

Tank Testing

Tanks and lines can be tested by using US Test Ultrasonic Tank Testing, Non-Volumetric tank testing, Petro-Tite line testing, pressure or vacuum testing, soil testing. Tanks can also be simply tested for water in the tank by using a colored water sensitive paste on a measuring stick.

Tank Replacement / Installations

If you are installing a new tank or replacing an old tank that has failed, Filco Company Inc. can expertly supply all labor and material and permits to install your new tank. We can advise you on the different tank options.

Tank Decommissioning

Commercial / Industrial Tanks

Filco Company Inc. supplies, installs, and removes "abandoned in place" tanks, and pumps and cleans all type of commercial and industrial tanks. As these tanks are all different, please call Filco Company Inc. at 1-800-641-8265 for individualized assistance.