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OTF Light Demolition And Junk Removal
South Bend, IN
Here at OTF Demo and Junk Hauling, we take pride in tackling the tough tearing-down and heavy lifting jobs that most folks around Western Kentucky... more
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T1 Excavating
Paducah, KY
If you're in need of fast and affordable oil tank removal services in Paducah, KY or the surrounding areas, look no further than T1 Excavating.... more
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Hazex Construction Co.
Henderson, KY
Founded in 1949 by father and son duo Priest Hazelwood and Anthony Hazelwood, Hazex Construction Co. of Henderson, KY has since grown to include... 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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