Darr Contractors
Darr Contractors is a family-owned business specializing in total structural demolition for both residential and commercial buildings. Our experienced and dynamic team has accomplished many... more
Omega 01 Services
Omega 01 Services is a full-service demolition and commercial waste management company in Spring, TX. Our team is prepared to meet nearly any site preparation challenge... more
Texas Clearing & Leveling
Texas Clearing & Leveling is dedicated to our clients and meeting their needs. We offer professional services and our committed to quality. Choose TC&... more
Kaiser Bros Inc
At Kaiser Brothers, Inc., we adhere to the highest level of safety to make sure your job is done right. When residential and commercial customers... more
Method Demo and Hauling
Method Contracting Co knows what it takes to complete junk removal and demolition projects efficiently, safely, and for a fair price, including oil tank removal.... more
Brannon Industrial Group
Priority Demolition and Remediation, a Brannon Industrial Group company, is your go-to source for demolition and remediation services. Our priority is to provide a top-quality,... 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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