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North Georgia Excavating LLC
Located in Chattanooga, TN and serving surrounding areas, North Georgia Excavating LLC is proud to provide residential and commercial customers with exceptional services at fair prices. Our experienced and skilled team of professionals knows what it takes to complete demolition... more
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The Rankin Firm LLLP
The Rankin Firm LLLP specializes in providing convenient demolition and junk removal services to Lindale, GA and surrounding areas. Our team takes pride in keeping our cities clean and beautiful, and our services help homeowners and business owners alike maintain... more
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Tri State Demolition
Tri State Demolition has been serving the tri state area of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee since 2010 with high-quality residential and commercial demolition services, including oil tank removal! Our crews make safety and professionalism a top priority. Learn more about our... more
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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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