Blue Wave Demolition
At Blue Wave Demolition, we work hard to create a customer experience second to none. We provide residential demolition for all types of structures and... more
Jersey Premier
At Jersey Premier's demolition division, we know what it takes to complete oil tank removal projects. We work closely with our customers to ensure their... more
Advantage Site-Work
Advantage Site-Work was founded in the 1980s with the purpose of providing the community with professional construction management and implementation services. Our... more
H & D Rosetto, Inc.
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Coppotelli Enterprises, Inc
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Giberson Plumbing & Excavating Inc
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What is the history of oil tanks?
- 1859 — Oil is discovered and stored in wooden barrels.
- Late 1800s — The first steel storage tanks are produced to keep valuable oil safe.
- 1922 — First standards for steel storage tank safety are developed.
- 1930s — Underground storage tanks are now the preferred storage method, opposed to the previously preferred above ground storage tanks.
- 1960s — Tank owners grow more frustrated and more concerned with oil loss due to tank corrosion.
- 1970s — Concerns begin to spread regarding the environmental impact of oil tank leaks.
- 1988 — The EPA sets a deadline for upgrading underground tank systems, putting new tank regulations into place.
- 1990s — Many begin closing and removing their tanks due to the widely known environmental and health risks.
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