The escape of even small amounts of oil can pose a serious risk to human health and property, and can result in severe pollution of nearby streams and the underlying groundwater. Once in the groundwater oil can steadily migrate towards rivers and any nearby water supply boreholes or wells. Clean up costs can be high, and the Environment Agency may prosecute under certain circumstances.
The Paulex Group offers a full range of services relating to an oil spill. Our experienced contracting team (Paulex Environmental Solutions) provides an emergency response service and should be contacted in the first instance (click here). Where a spill affects property, soils or groundwater you will be referred to our consulting team who can advise on remedial works.
We pride ourselves on providing practical and cost effective solutions without compromising our commitment to protect the environment and fully reinstate damaged property. We are fully accredited under the UKSpill accreditation scheme.