Douglas C. Cochran
For over 25 years, Douglas C. Cochran has been providing our clients with the highest quality demolition work the greater Malone, NY area has to offer.... more
Ed Garrow and Sons Inc
Serving the Plattsburgh, New York area, Ed Garrow and Sons Inc performs all types of demolition, excavation, septic system services, and much more. We are... more
Martin's Excavating
Martin's Excavating works hard to provide customers with exceptional services. Our team is educated and experienced in all things demolition and excavating, including oil tank... more
Fuller Excavating
Fuller Excavating is a family owned construction and demolition contractor with more than 30 years of experience. We offer a large variety of residential and commercial... more
R Tripp Trucking & Excavating
R Tripp Trucking & Excavating is a paving contractor servicing the Plattsburgh, NY area. In addition to our specialty service, our crew is capable of... more
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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.
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