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Palmer Construction Co Inc

Mc Connellsburg, PA
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Founded in 1978, Palmer Construction is a general contractor with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our team consists of the most dependable, courteous, and... more

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Maxwell Trucking & Excavating Inc

State College, PA

Maxwell Trucking & Excavating Inc provides innovative, industry-leading demolition services throughout State College, PA. Our services include commercial demolition, interior demolition, and chimney removal. ... more

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H & R Excavating, Inc.

State College, PA

For over 20 years, our primary goal at H & R Excavating, Inc. has been to establish and maintain trustworthy project relationships while providing quality demolition services... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Mapleton Depot, 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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