Oil Tank Removal in Princeton, LA

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Gentry Services LLC

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Keithville, LA

At Gentry Services LLC, we specialize in light demolition, junk removal, and dumpster rental services. When you need old oil tanks and other structures removed from your property, we have you covered! Our goal is to help keep Shreveport/Bossier... more

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Pharr Brothers Inc

Shreveport, LA

Pharr Brothers Inc is a general contractor that has been servicing the Shreveport, LA area for over 60 years. We provide safe and efficient demolition services to a variety of clients, including both commercial and residential customers. Our wide range... 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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