Tank Cleaning
Apex Filtration delivers safe, compliant, and rapid-response tank cleaning services—including confined space entry and high-impact rotary impingement.
Complete Tank Cleaning. No Compromises.
Whether you’re preparing for inspection, changeover, or decommissioning—our expert crews handle the risk so your team doesn’t have to.
Confined Space Entry
OSHA-trained crews enter, clean, and prepare tanks/reservoirs for inspection, maintenance, or reuse. We follow strict confined space entry protocols to ensure safety, compliance, and complete sludge removal.
Rotary Impingement
High-pressure, automated rotary nozzles deliver 360° internal cleaning. This method minimizes water use and significantly reduces cleaning time—ideal for resin, chemical, and hydrocarbon tanks.
Rinse & Purge
Our rinse and purge service removes residual chemicals, oils, and sludge from tanks before maintenance or fluid changeover. Safe, fast, and fully drainable with waste disposal options.
Capacity & Safety
Apex prioritizes safety to all parties and the environment
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Entry Protocols
Confined space, OSHA 1910.146 compliant -
Tank Types
Horizontal, vertical, fixed-roof, floating-roof -
Cleanable Volume
Up to 50,000+ gallons
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Access Types
Top manway, side hatch, custom port -
Equipment
Rotary impingement heads, vac trucks, breathing gear -
Waste Handling
Sludge removal, water recovery, chemical neutralization
The Dirty Facts
Contaminated Tanks Slow Operations—Or Shut Them Down
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Sludge & Sediment Buildup
Reduces flow, clogs pumps, increases failure risk -
Residual Chemicals
Interfere with product quality or cause reactivity -
Unsafe Entry Conditions
Delay inspections and increase liability -
Regulatory Non-Compliance
Risk of fines or shutdown if tanks aren’t cleaned properly
Tank Cleaning Snapshot
Power Plant Outage Success
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Sludge & Sediment Buildup
Reduces flow, clogs pumps, increases failure risk -
Residual Chemicals
Interfere with product quality or cause reactivity -
Unsafe Entry Conditions
Delay inspections and increase liability -
Regulatory Non-Compliance
Risk of fines or shutdown if tanks aren’t cleaned properly
Tank Cleaning FAQ
What types of tanks can Apex clean?
We clean a wide range of industrial tanks, including vertical and horizontal storage tanks, chemical tanks, oil reservoirs, and fuel storage units. Our team is trained for confined space entry and can handle tanks up to 50,000+ gallons.
Are your tank cleaning crews OSHA certified?
Yes. All Apex crews are fully trained in OSHA 1910.146 confined space entry protocols. We follow strict safety procedures for tank entry, ventilation, gas detection, and emergency response.
What is rotary impingement cleaning and when should I use it?
Rotary impingement cleaning uses high-pressure rotating nozzles to deliver 360° interior coverage. It’s ideal for cleaning tanks with heavy sludge, resin buildup, or hard-to-reach surfaces—especially in chemical processing, refining, or food-grade applications.
Can you clean tanks without shutting down operations?
In some cases, yes. For non-hazardous tanks or peripheral systems, we can perform cleaning while keeping your core operations running. We also offer after-hours or rapid-turnaround scheduling to minimize downtime.
Do you offer tank cleaning as part of a turnaround or outage?
Absolutely. We support both scheduled turnarounds and emergency outages. Our teams can be on-site within hours and handle tank entry, cleaning, rinse & purge, and safe waste disposal.
What’s the difference between rinse & purge and rotary impingement?
Rinse & purge is a lighter cleaning process used to flush out residual chemicals, oil, or sludge before product changeover or inspection. Rotary impingement is a high-power mechanical method used when deeper cleaning is needed to remove hardened deposits or fouling.
Do you provide documentation or cleaning certification?
Yes. After service, we can provide cleaning logs, waste manifests, entry permits, and inspection-ready documentation to meet regulatory and internal compliance standards.
How do I get a quote or schedule service?
Fill out our Request a Quote form or call us directly for 24/7 support. We’ll assess your tank size, access, materials, and timeline—and get you a clear scope and price.
Need a Tank Cleaned? Let’s Get It Done.
We respond fast—whether you’re prepping for an inspection or responding to a spill.