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J B Boring & Backhoe

Merced, CA

JB Boring & Backhoe has been providing homeowners and business owners with the best in oil tank removal services. We are experts at what we do,... more

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Jay's Demolition

Merced, CA

Jay's Demolition knows how to safely and efficiently tackle large to small structural demolition projects throughout Merced, CA and the surrounding areas. We are a... more

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Todd Bob Backhoe Service

Mariposa, CA

Todd Bob Backhoe Service offers a wide range of services focused on safety, affordability, and quality results for both commercial and residential clients. We can... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Greeley Hill, CA

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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