What type of pipe is this?

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Could you please help me identify this pipe and what it would have been used for, the house was built in the early 30 's ( Lake county ILLINOIS
the pipe comes up out of the floor . and it is about 6-7 ft from an out side wall. We would like to get rid of it or cut it down so we dont trip on it . But are worried it could be and old gas line. or ??? Any ideas on how to handle this would truley be appreciated.
thank you
Connie

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Send me the Pictures and I will post them… Roy

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Could you please help me identify this pipe and what it would have been used for, the house was built in the early 30 's ( Lake county ILLINOIS
the pipe comes up out of the floor . and it is about 6-7 ft from an out side wall. We would like to get rid of it or cut it down so we dont trip on it . But are worried it could be and old gas line. or ??? Any ideas on how to handle this would truley be appreciated.
thank you
Connie

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Looks like you may have a buried fuel tank under the floor.

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Oil that is…Black Gold
Since you are in the great state of Illinois go here…http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/lust/faq-about-lusts.html

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Thank you Bob . I will look into that , link you posted.

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thank you Roy for offering and for posting my pictures.
and thank you Randy for the imput.
this is a wonderful website. thanks (Nachi)