Empire Construction of CNY, LLC
Empire Excavation of CNY LLC streamlines the construction process by specializing in residential and commercial demolition, site prep, excavation, and concrete removal services. We are... more
Fisher Companies
Fisher Companies provides exceptional service to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. Since 1970, we've been providing top-of-the-line demolition and site development services. Our high-quality... more
Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group
Serving residential and commercial clients throughout Allegany, Steuben, Schuyler, Chermung, Tompkins, Tioga, and Cortland Counties, Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group has more than 20 years of... more
Kurt & Diana Warren
Kurt & Diana Warren provides the Auburn, New York area with high-quality demolition services. Our team of professionals is highly accurate, completing... more
Sessler Environmental Services
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T.P. Work Pro
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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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