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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Forksville, PA - February 2026

G&K Excavation LLC

Watsontown, PA

G&K Excavation LLC is Watsontown and surrounding communities' go-to source for debris disposal, excavation, and demolition services. Our team is adept at clearing away... more

GE

RL Steinbacher Excavating

Williamsport, PA

RL Steinbacher Excavating has been offering high-quality demolition and excavation services throughout Williamsport, PA since 1975. We have earned a reputation for our demolition expertise,... more

RS

Tank Removal Tips for Forksville, PA

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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