Storage Tank Testing
and Inspections

Certified Storage Tank Inspection and Testing (NDT)
in the Georgetown, DE area

Discover why corporations in the Georgetown, DE area choose Genesis Environmental Solutions for aboveground and underground storage tank integrity testing and inspections.

Non-Destructive Testing

Non-Destructive Testing Services

Certified Inspectors

API 1631, 653, 510 and STI SP001 Certified Inspectors

Advanced Testing Techniques

Advanced Testing Techniques

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Full Service Storage Tank Testing

Looking for professional storage tank inspections and tank integrity testing in the Georgetown, DE area? Genesis Environmental Solutions’ personnel have extensive experience, specialty training and state of the art equipment for inspecting any type of tank including fuel, oil, sludge, water and chemical tanks.

Services and Capabilities

ASME, AWS and API NDE Inspections
Vacuum Box Examination (VB)
Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL/MFE)
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT)
Visual Testing (VT)
Shell Plate UT, Head UT, and Through Coating UT
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
Penetrant Testing (PT)
Dry Film Coating Inspection
Ultrasonic Shear Wave Testing (UTSW)

Certified to do the job right

Our personnel have certifications from both the American Petroleum Institute and Steel Tank Institute in the inspection and operation of these tanks, including:

  • API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection Certification
  • API 1631 Underground Storage Tank Inspection Certification
  • API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Certification
  • API 570 Piping Inspection Certification
  • Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP001 Tank Inspection Certifications

This combination of expertise and nationally recognized certifications allow us to provide services for all types of projects, from a single fuel station tank to field-built erected tank farms.

You can trust Genesis for professional tank testing and environmental services.

  • The facility manager gave great reports about the Genesis employees on their professionalism and hard work. I have listed below an excerpt: 'Very professional. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else.'

    Jason Crum, Co-op Project Engineer, Ergon, Inc.

Industries Served

Just a sample of the industries we work with in the Georgetown, DE area.

Water & Wastewater

Bridge & Highway

Petrochemical

Pipelines & Terminals

Food & Beverage

Manufacturing

Power Generation

municipalities

engineering

Recent Projects

A few examples showing the range of projects that our storage tank division has worked on.

YRC
Inspection & Cleaning Client: YRC Worldwide Inc.

Performed tank cleaning and API 653 tank inspections and similar service inspections for YRC Worldwide. Fuel was removed and recycled prior to cleaning and inspection services.

West Plains Energy
Diesel Storage Tank Client: West Plains Energy

Genesis was awarded this diesel storage tank project from West Plains Energy. The project included a API 653 inspection in addition to a coatings and lining application.

KCPL Tank
5.2 Million Gallon Tank Client: Kansas City Power & Light

Performed tank inspection, cleaning, internal tank lining, piping replacement and containment grading for KCP&L. Project included coatings application on transfer pump station piping.

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Our Clients

Clients we've done projects for over the years.

Tank Inspection FAQ

Your questions answered about tank inspections in the Georgetown, DE area.

Under 40 CFR 112 (SPCC Rule), facilities in the Georgetown area that store 1,320 gallons or more of oil in aboveground storage tanks (each container ≥ 55 gal) and have a reasonable expectation of discharge into navigable waters—such as the Indian River, which rises approximately two miles southwest of Georgetown and drains through Sussex County to the navigable tidal estuary of Indian River Bay—must maintain an SPCC Plan. That plan must include documented inspections of tanks, piping, valves, and containment systems to demonstrate ongoing spill prevention and response readiness.

Delaware maintains one of the most comprehensive AST-specific regulatory programs in the country. Under the Jeffrey Davis Aboveground Storage Tank Act (7 Del.C. Ch. 74A), codified at 7 DE Admin. Code 1352 and administered by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances, owners and operators of regulated ASTs must register with DNREC and pay annual per-tank registration fees by February 1 each year. The regulations require routine in-service inspections at intervals not to exceed 30–31 days, and formal external inspections on a cycle not to exceed five years. Those external inspections must be performed exclusively by Certified API 653 Inspectors, Certified STI SP001 Inspectors, or Certified API 570 Inspectors (for piping), per 7 DE Admin. Code 1352, Part C, Sections 6 and 7. Delaware's AST program operates entirely separately from its UST program, and federal SPCC requirements apply concurrently for qualifying facilities without displacing state obligations.

We help Georgetown-area businesses operating aboveground storage tanks navigate this layered compliance landscape throughout Sussex County and the surrounding region. Genesis Inspection Services provides certified API 653 and STI SP001 inspections, thorough documentation packages, and expert guidance to keep your facility in compliance with EPA SPCC regulations and Delaware state requirements under 7 DE Admin. Code 1352—so you can focus on running your operation with confidence.

API 653 inspections are required for large, field-erected aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) that are constructed to the API 650 standard. In Georgetown, these tanks are commonly used by petroleum terminals, manufacturing plants, chemical facilities, and utilities to store fuel, oil, or hazardous liquids. If your tank is over 75,000 gallons, made from welded-steel construction, has a diameter of 30 feet or more, or a height of 50 feet or more, there's a high likelihood it falls under API 653 requirements.
STI SP001 inspections are typically required for shop-fabricated aboveground storage tanks under 75,000 gallons, often found at gas stations, commercial facilities, and industrial properties. If you're storing oil or hazardous substances in Georgetown, you may be subject to the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules for this inspection.
The frequency depends on the tank size, contents, and regulatory classification. In general, API 653 recommends formal external inspections every 5 years and internal inspections every 10-20 years. STI SP001 inspection frequency is determined by their size, category, and risk factors. We can help determine your specific schedule.
Yes. All our inspectors hold API 653 and STI SP001 certifications and are trained in accordance with industry and regulatory standards. We are fully qualified to perform inspections anywhere in Delaware, including Georgetown.