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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in La Pryor, TX - November 2025

J&J Construction Services

Eagle Pass, TX

Founded in 2017, J&J Construction Services has taken on the role of primary General Contractor for medium to large size demolition and construction projects. Call... more

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4WARD Construction

Eagle Pass, TX

At 4WARD Construction, our goal is to deliver a personalized solution in order to meet all your demolition, site work, and concrete work requirements efficiently... more

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A. E. Hiller & Sons, Inc

Eagle Pass, TX

When looking for assistance with your next demolition project, look no further than A.E. Hiller & Sons Inc. We have been a family owned and... more

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Tank Removal Tips for La Pryor, TX

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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