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Capital District Property Services LLC

Schoharie, NY

At Capital District Property Services LLC, we pride ourselves on our reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our experienced and dynamic team, paired with... more

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D3 Outdoors LLC

Bloomville, NY

D3 Outdoors LLC is a small, locally-owned, customer oriented business that prides itself on communication and quick response times. Our crew operates with a fleet... more

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Morissette Excavation

Otego, NY

Morissette Excavation offers an extensive range of site preparation services to the residential customers in the area. We approach projects with professionalism, ensuring that... more

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Oneonta Junk Removal

Oneonta, NY

Oneonta Junk Removal is a small town company with big heart and integrity. We offer a convenient list of demo services throughout Oneonta, NY, including... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Decatur, NY

How long have oil tanks been used?

Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.

Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.

In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.