G&K Excavation LLC
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
Viking Earthworks
Viking Earthworks is a full-service demolition and general excavation company. Although we have grown exponentially since taking on our first contract, we are still committed... more
Olszewski Construction Inc.
Located in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania and serving the greater Harrisburg area, Olszewski Construction Inc. specializes in providing demolition services to residential and commercial customers throughout the... more
Ebersole Excavating Inc
Family owned and operated for more than 40 years, Ebersole Excavating Inc knows how to make your property look its best. We specialize in excavating, concrete... more
Keystone Contracting Inc
Serving Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and nearby areas, Keystone Contracting Inc works hard to provide residential and commercial customers with demolition and excavating services they can... more
Watson Excavating
Watson Excavating Inc. is a full-service contractor serving residential and commercial clients. We perform a variety of demolition services, including house demolition, shed demolition, oil... 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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