Underground storage tank location

Identifying Buried Storage Tanks

Underground storage tank location identifies the presence and position of buried tanks and associated infrastructure. Field-based locating methods are used to support investigations where historical records are incomplete, unclear, or no longer reliable.

Underground Storage Tank Location

Unknown Storage Infrastructure

Buried storage tanks are often undocumented or poorly mapped, particularly at older or redeveloped sites. This uncertainty can create risk during property transactions, construction, or site investigations. Tank location services help confirm what is present before intrusive work begins.

Underground Storage Tank Location

Non-Destructive Tank Detection

Work begins with surface assessment and review of available information, followed by targeted field detection using non-intrusive methods. Responses are evaluated across the site to confirm tank presence and extent, emphasizing verification through field execution rather than records alone.

Underground Storage Tank Location

Documented Subsurface Findings

Deliverables may include marked tank locations, documented findings, and supporting field data. Results can be incorporated into maps, reports, or digital models to support planning, coordination, and next-step decision making.

Underground Storage Tank Location

Tank Location Methods

Underground storage tank location uses established subsurface detection methods selected based on site conditions and expected infrastructure. Methods focus on non-destructive identification and confirmation of buried tanks and related features.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Radar reflections identify subsurface anomalies consistent with buried tanks and associated features.

Electromagnetic Utility Locating

Detects metallic tank components or connected piping using active or passive electromagnetic signals.

Targeted Utility Potholing

Vacuum excavation used selectively to visually confirm tank presence where required.

Underground Storage Tank Location

What to Know About Tank Location

Learn more about common considerations when identifying buried tanks and interpreting field-based findings.

Detection depends on tank material, depth, and site conditions. Multiple methods may be used to improve confidence.

No. This service identifies location only and does not evaluate condition or contents.

Location is typically performed using non-destructive methods. Excavation is used only when confirmation is required.

Yes. Findings can be documented in utility maps, reports, or digital deliverables when requested.

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