Based in Hawthorne, New York, Tri State Environmental Services is a top-rated provider for preventing, managing, and cleaning up petroleum spills across the Hudson Valley.

For decades, steel underground storage tanks (USTs) were the standard for heating oil and fuel. But steel doesn’t last forever. Over time, rust eats away at the shell and seams, creating holes that allow petroleum to leak into the soil and groundwater.

If you're a homeowner in Westchester, Putnam, or Dutchess County—especially in areas like Mahopac, Somers, Bedford, Chappaqua, or Hopewell Junction—now is the time to check if your property has an aging underground steel heating oil tank.

Winter months and cold weather bring a freeze-and-thaw cycle as winter comes to a close and with a shorter winter than expected heating...