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Contamination Experts
Does Home Insurance Cover Oil Spills?
The majority of residents who have domestic oil tanks assume that their home insurance policy would cover the clean-up costs in the event of a spillage or oil leak. Many policies will cover the environmental clean-up costs, but occasionally, some don’t. We...
Do I Need To Move Out During Oil Spill Clean-Up?
Every year, there are thousands of reported pollution incidents across Ireland and the UK caused by leaking or spilt oil, with many of these incidents occurring on residential properties. A spill of diesel or kerosene from your oil tank can be dangerous for the water...
How Damaging Can An Oil Spill Be To My Property?
Every oil spill is different, and the impact of a fuel leak can vary from site to site. Although releases from residential heating oil tanks are often extremely problematic, and the clean-up will gradually become more complex the longer the spill is left untreated....
Can A Heating Oil Spill Harm My Health?
Yes! An oil leak in your home should not be viewed lightly and you should take immediate action if you have one, as it can cause severe damage to a property as well as threaten human health. The effects of oil spills on humans may be direct and indirect,...
Pollution Prevention: Do You Need An Oil Separator At Your Site?
Fuel and oil separators/interceptors play a significant role in managing contaminated run-off and spills. If you don’t have the right type of separator or if it’s poorly maintained, serious problems can occur. The worst outcome is to see fuel or oil contaminate local...
Contaminated Land: A Guide For Developers
Land contamination may arise from a previous use of a site, or an adjacent site, that has had an industrial, commercial or landfilling activity. And strict regulations are implied across the UK as land contamination can have significant adverse effects on human...
EU takes action over dangerous levels of trihalomethanes in Ireland’s drinking water system
The European Commission recently opened an infringement case against Ireland in the EU Court of Justice because it has continued to exceed the limits of trihalomethane contamination in drinking water supplies across the country. The Infringement was first brought to...