Empire Contracting Services
Empire Contracting Services is proud to provide the Rochester, New York area with the highest quality demolition services available, including oil tank removal. Our team... more
Envirosafe Inspections & Consulting
Envirosafe Inspections & Consulting is based in Honeoye, New York and serves Rochester and surrounding communities. We can remove oil tanks, inspect homes, remove mold, and... more
Piedmont Equipment Inc
Piedmont Equipment Inc is a full-service heavy equipment contractor with more than 35 years of experience under our belt. We specialize in the safe, efficient removal... more
RGM Demo Plus
Serving Rochester, New York and surrounding areas, RGM Demo Plus works hard to meet the changing and growing needs of building contractors, offering comprehensive demolition... more
Rochester Environmental & Construction
Safely remove and dispose of your above-ground in underground storage tank utilizing the services of Rochester Environmental & Construction Group. We’re an experienced demo & excavating... more
Sessler Environmental Services
SES is an industry leader in decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition services to public and private entities. We are recognized for delivering safe, high quality, and... more
Tripodi Contracting
For over 35 years, Tripodi Contracting has been providing expert demolition and renovation services to our residential and commercial clients throughout the Rochester, NY area. We... 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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