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Pease Landclearing LLC

Opelika, AL

Pease Landclearing LLC provides demolition services throughout the entire states of Georgia and Alabama, as well as northern regions of Florida. Our team uses many... more

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T & T Excavation Llc

Eclectic, AL

T & T is a full-service excavation company specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial excavating, dozer work, backhoe services, dirt hauling, gravel and... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Cecil, AL

How long have oil tanks been used?

Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.

Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.

In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.