Education
Cain Services is dedicated to continuing education and training in the Environmental Sector.
Join us in our pursuit of preserving the environment for future generations!
Fuel Phase Separation
Discover the science behind fuel phase separation, how fuel degradation impacts fuel stations and motor vehicles, and the best management and treatment options to prevent costly damage. Learn the key warning signs of bad fuel and what drivers should do if they suspect contaminated or degraded fuel. This guide helps station operators protect their systems—and helps motorists avoid engine problems caused by poor-quality fuel.
Decommissioning Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Whether your UST is retiring due to change in needs or because of damage or leaks, safely decommissioning a tank requires owners to consider safety and environmental implications. Let’s discuss some options.
Hazardous Liquid Waste: Transportation and Responsible Disposal
Here we briefly discuss best practices for identifying, transporting and disposal of hazardous liquid.
UST and AST Inspections : Safeguarding Fuel Storage Systems
How fuel is stored is as much of a science as refining it from raw petroleum.Join us as we explore best practices and maintenance.
What is Petroleum Contact Water (PCW)?
What is PCW (Petroleum Contact Water) and what does this mean for my business? How do I handle it. Cain Services has been handling PCW professionally for years. We know what it takes to safely and efficiently remove and recycle it.
New Life for an Underground Storage Tank
Do you wonder what it would take to repurpose an underground tank instead of paying to have it excavated or filled in permanently? Cleaning, excavation, and common other uses are discussed in this short excerpt.
Water/Fuel Separation for Recycling
Remember how we learned in school that oil is heavier than water? That includes petroleum based products, like gasoline and diesel.
What is Hazardous Liquid Waste?
Ever wondered what exactly constitutes liquid waste as hazardous? Here we discuss the federal standards of classifying liquid waste as set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Balancing Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility
As a gas station owner or operator, maintaining your fueling facility is about keeping the pumps running smoothly and ensuring environmental compliance. Let’s explore how service station maintenance intersects with environmental aspects:
Petroleum Contact Water (PCW) Product Recovery
Everyone knows oil and water don't mix; but what do we do when fuel and water mix?
Managing Petroleum Contact Water with Vacuum Trucks
Cain Services utilizes a specialized vacuum truck to efficiently remove and dispose of residual petroleum contact water (PCW) during routine maintenance calls for sump pump out as well as during deep tank cleaning.
Fuel Station Maintenance
Fuel Stations require maintenance in many areas to ensure environmental safety and compliance as well as functionality. Fuel stability testing, spill management, and compliance are just a few of the areas of expertise offered by Cain Services. Let us help you keep your station compliant and functional!
Maintaining Underground Storage Tanks
Proper Maintenance of Underground Storage Tanks greatly extends the life of your tanks and pumps and ensures delivery of quality fuel.
Oops… My supplier put the wrong fuel in my tank!
If you have a cross fuel drop or misfueling incident, Cain Services can remove or transfer the fuel and use a specialized gama jet tank cleaning process to return your tank to service.