F&S Demolition LLC
If you are considering having an oil tank removed, FS Demolition can assist you with that! FS Demolition is an industry leading demolition and excavation... more
Independent Excavating Inc
Throughout the Maysville, Kentucky area, Independent Excavating Inc offers a variety of demolition and excavating services. We approach every oil tank removal project with the... more
L&L Removal Services
L&L Removal Services provides high-quality, reliable, affordable demolition services in Wilmington, OH and the surrounding areas. There is no project too big or small... more
Rippstein's Excavating LLC
Rippstein's Excavating LLC is the company to call when you need demolition services in Cincinnati, Ohio and beyond. Whether you know exactly what you want... 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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