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JLC Outdoor Services
Hahira, GA
When it's time to get ride of an oil tank or storage tank, give us a call. Our team of experts is on standby to... more
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S and S Dumpster Rental and Junk Removal
Sylvester, GA
When you need demolition services you can rely on throughout South Georgia, S and S Dumpster Rental and Junk Removal is the crew to call!... more
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Bridges Backhoe Service
Albany, GA
Bridges Backhoe Service serves residential and commercial customers throughout the Albany, Georgia area. We provide a variety of demolition services, including concrete, houses, oil tanks,... more
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Advanced Donald Land Clearing Services
Thomasville, GA
ADL is a fully insured demolition contractor that has been providing high quality services since 2004. We offer expertise in septic tank removal, oil tank and... 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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