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Encompass Demolition & Concrete

Corpus Christi, TX

At Encompass Demolition & Concrete, our commitment to your satisfaction is unwavering. From the initial consultation to the final touches of your oil tank removal project,... more

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C & J

Reading, PA

C & J provides both commercial and residential demolition throughout Reading, PA and the surrounding areas. Our highly skilled staff will help in the removal of... more

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Axis Demolition & Excavating

Victoria, TX

Axis Demolition & Excavating is the Victoria, Texas area's leading source for high-quality demolition and excavating services. Our staff is committed to providing... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Woodsboro, 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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