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Author Message   SoOrLady Citizen Username: Soorlady Post Number: 440 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 - 6:03 pm:        My in-laws live in S. Orange. They converted to gas nearly 30 years ago. At the time, they had their underground tank cleaned and filled with sand. Will this be a problem when they eventually sell their home?   Michael K. Mc Kell Citizen Username: Greenerose Post Number: 219 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 - 9:41 pm:        My parents did the same thing in the same town. When it came time to sell they didn't have a problem but this goes back 12+ years. Doing such a thing was quite common then. I can honestly say that if it were me, I'd want it out. Michael K. Mc Kell   Richard O'Connor Citizen Username: Roconn Post Number: 201 Registered: 6-2001 Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 8:47 am:        If it was done correctly it isn't a problem ... I had mine done as recently as two years ago in West Orange and I didn't see any reason at all to go to the potentially huge expense of removal when ultimately the tank is going to break down and return to the dirt. Besides ... over time ... that is what happens to any oil ... Richard (ROC) --Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.-- --AIM: ROConn   Handygirl Citizen Username: Handygirl Post Number: 19 Registered: 2-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 10:24 am:        If I were buying your in-laws' house, I would be comforted by the fact that it was filled with sand 30 years ago, but I would be concerned that there may have been leakage into the surrounding soil before the tank was decommissioned. I also have no idea how long it takes oil to wash away - if it even does. When we bought our SO house, we wouldn't close until the seller removed the tank - (which hadn't been used in over 10 years and there was oil found in some of the soil samples), at the seller's expense. The removal of the tank and a small amount of contaminated soil cost approximately $12,000. I'm relieved that it is out. Check out the "in-ground oil tank" thread for additional discussion on this topic. Handygirl   Sylad Citizen Username: Sylad Post Number: 432 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 11:18 am:        Depends if the town grandfathers them, now it would have to be removed. If I was a buyer I would want the seller to remove it regardless.