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Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC
West Mifflin, PA
For 20+ years, Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC has been delivering trusted demolition services to Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. From residential to industrial projects, we’ve got... more
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Simpson Excavating
Mansfield, PA
From Greater Napanee, Simpson Excavating proudly serves Kingston to Belleville and surrounding areas. We are a locally owned company that values accuracy, efficiency, and safety... more
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Sol Eschenburg Contracting
Athens, PA
Serving Sayre, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, Sol Eschenburg Contracting offers prompt, professional services that you can count on. We strive to provide high-quality residential and... 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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