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HG Home Services
HG Home Services of Newark, OH is a locally-owned and operated company that focuses on demolition, junk removal, hauling, and other labor-intensive home services. Some of the demolition services our professionals offer include mobile home demolition, shed demolition, barn demolition,... more
Good Builders Inc
Good Builders Inc is based in Logan, Ohio and serves nearby communities. We are highly experienced in our field, bringing more than 30 years of experience to the table. Residential and commercial customers rely on our experts for... more
JC Bosley Construction Inc
Located in the Parkersburg, WV area and serving surrounding communities, J. C. Bosley Construction, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company with more than 50 years of experience. We specialize in demolition and excavating services, and look forward to the... 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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