Lawson Land Management LLC
At Lawson Land Management LLC, a family-run local business, we are committed to customer satisfaction. Our team works diligently to ensure every project is handled... more
Cooks Demolition Services
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JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Huntsville AL
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Huntsville AL is a Veteran, Military, family-owned and operated junk removal and hauling company that also provides an impressive list of... more
Brewer Brothers Construction
Brewer Brothers Construction, Inc. uses the Portland area's finest subcontractors and suppliers. Our people are ready to meet with you at your convenience to help... more
Dotson's Rolloff Dumpster Services
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Thornton Iron & Metal Inc
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Rowe Hauling & Excavating
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Action Concrete Cutting
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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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