What types of problems can be caused by oil released into the environment?

Skimmerman says:

Dear Miss Thompson’s 4th grade class:

If oil is released to the environment, it can cause a lot of damage to the ecosystem. Plants, birds, and fish can all be hurt or even killed by oil. It is very important to make sure none is poured down drains or sewers because
sometimes, that oil can end up in ponds, rivers, lakes or the ocean. Once it is released, it is very hard to clean up. Since it floats on water, birds can get coated with it and be unable to fly away. Animals that drink the water could end up drinking oil and become very sick. We all need to do our part to make sure we take care of the environment and keep the Earth clean.

I have a grease issue with a 45’L x 12’W influent wetwell for a wastewater treatment plant. The influent wetwell is downstream of a screening facility. It is an 8′-11′ drop (water level varies) from top of wetwell to the top of the water surface. Access to the wetwell is limited, since it has a concrete lid. I might need to remove concrete to provide access. Would a grease grabber be a possible solution to removing grease for this application? If so, do you need to circulate the surface of the water to assist with the grease belt removal
method?

Skimmerman says:

It appears that the Grease Grabber would be a possible solution for your grease issue. The Grease Grabber can be used to reach depths of up to 100′ and has a small footprint, which may be beneficial considering your concrete lid.

This unit is specifically designed for grease removal and is often used in scale pits in steel mills. Your pit size is similar to that of many scale pits which rarely require any extra measures to circulate the surface of the water to assist with grease removal. Ideally, the Grease Grabber should be placed in an area of the tank which grease typically collects. If your grease does not tend to collect in any single part of the tank, some sorts of sprayers or blowers are recommended to push the grease toward the unit.

I am looking to remove diesel and jet fuel from a well near an airfield. The problem is the well casing is only 2″ in diameter. The well is 50 feet deep. Do you have a skimmer that can be used in situations like this?
Currently, we are using pump trucks to maintain the site.

Skimmerman says:

The Abanaki PetroXtractor Well Skimmer would be a great solution for your problem. The PetroXtractor is capable of skimming down wells as small as 2″ and from depths of 100 feet or more. The belt system utilized by the PetroXtractor greatly reduces the amount of water pulled from the well compared to alternative methods of remediation. For removing light oils such as diesel and jet fuel, our LFO Fuzzy Belt has shown exceptional performance. A variety of options are available for this unit such as a timer, float switch, enclosure, and even a solar power option if no other power supply is available.