NH Earthworks LLC
NH Earthworks, LLC offers demolition services in Barrington and Dover, NH, including oil tank removal. We'll assess your tank and plan your demolition project with... more
The Waterboro Trash Guy
The Waterboro Trash Guy is a Veteran owned business proudly serving customers in Southern Maine and New Hampshire. When you hire us for oil tank... more
Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation
Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation provides a variety of quality services to our New Hampshire and Maine customers, including oil tank removal. Our team is professional,... more
Leighton Excavation Co
Leighton Excavation Co offers high-quality work for a fair price to the Waterboro community and beyond. We have the experience needed to complete all... more
The Dump Guy
Serving Southern and Central Maine, The Dump Guy has been providing reliable dumpster and demolition services since 2002. Today, our expansive fleet enables us to complete... more
Construction and Demolition Man LLC
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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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