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Fox & Sons Excavating

Clarendon, PA

Serving Warren, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, Fox & Sons Excavating is proud to provide exceptional services for a fair price. Our team is... more

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Delta Contractors and Design, Inc.

Clarion, PA

At Delta Contractors and Design, communication is of the utmost importance to us, just as it is to you. Reliable and trustworthy, we know what... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Clarington, PA

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.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.