Top Signs You Need Soil and Groundwater Remediation in NJ
Most people don't think about what's buried under their property until something goes wrong. Underground storage tanks corrode after sitting in the ground for years, and when they fail, petroleum leaks into the soil below. New Jersey takes this seriously. The state has cleanup rules you need to follow, and putting it off creates health problems and financial headaches you don't want. Recognizing the Warning Signs Notice a fuel smell around your basement or yard? That's not normal. When you keep smelling petroleum near the tank area or inside your home, there's probably a leak. You might see oily stains on the ground, spots that stay wet, or puddles that show up for no reason. Your lawn can tell you something's wrong, too. If grass dies off in one area, the soil looks different than it should, or there's a weird sheen on standing water, contamination might be spreading. The ground can even sink in spots where tanks are buried because the petroleum damages t...