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Elisha Junk Removal
Salisbury, MD
Fast, efficient, and honest, Elisha Junk Removal has become a reputable and well-known demolition service in the greater Salisbury, MD area. Our team is up... more
JMH Construction Services LLC
Joppatowne, MD
Licensed, certified, and trusted since 2013. JMH Construction Services offers oil tank removal services you can count on. We are highly experienced in our field and... more
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John Macklin & Son Inc
Lincoln, DE
John Macklin & Son, Inc. is your complete demolition solution. They offer residential and commercial wrecking services at competitive rates. They're a family owned and operated... 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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