Common oil-tank, fuel-line and heating-system failures
TANKS AND HEATING SYSTEMS Domestic heating-oil spills can originate from many different parts of the system. The most useful way to investigate…
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Understanding oil-spill sampling, laboratory results and monitoring
TESTING AND MONITORING A laboratory result is one piece of evidence. Its meaning depends on why the sample was taken, where it…
Understanding insurance roles after an oil spill
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY Several professionals may become involved in an oil-spill claim. Understanding who appointed each person – and whose interests they…
Who may need to be notified after an oil spill?
AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The correct notifications depend on location, the pathway, what is threatened and whether the release is ongoing. Emergency, environmental,…
How domestic heating-oil spills spread
OIL SPILLS EXPLAINED Heating oil rarely stays exactly where it is released. It can soak into soil, follow drainage and service routes,…