A&T Paving Inc
A&T Paving Inc has been providing top quality demolition and paving services in the greater Stillwater, NY area since 1984. We are a family-owned and... more
Deconstruction Works
Deconstruction Works is a member-owned cooperative serving all of Vermont, western New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts. We specialize in the hand-demolition of single and multi-family... more
DMI Paving
DMI has a reputation for integrity and a commitment to excellence. We are always looking for new challenges and enjoy being part of your excavating,... more
Jerome Construction Inc
Located in Bennington, Vermont and serving surrounding communities, Jerome Construction specializes in providing top-quality demolition, excavating, landscaping, and land clearing services. more
Morgan Construction Services LLC
Morgan Construction Services LLC is a construction contractor specializing in architectural design throughout the Albany, NY area. Our clients, big and small, appreciate our attention... more
Stiles Excavating & Trucking Inc
For more than 50 years, Stiles Excavating & Trucking Inc has been serving the Capital District. Our philosophy is to under-promise and over-deliver. My father... more
TradeMark Demolition Services
At Trademark Demolition Services, we specialize in providing comprehensive demolition solutions, ranging from selective interior demolition to complete structural teardown, including oil tank removal. We... 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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