Consolidated Construction Services
For over 20 years, Consolidated Construction Services has been providing Demolition, Mitigation, Remediation, Restoration, and Remodeling services for Residential and Commercial properties. Contact us today for... more
Coomes Construction LLC
Locally owned and committed to our community, Coomes Construction serves the City of Galax and surrounding areas. We’re experts at what we do and... more
Jones and Sons Excavating
Jones and Sons Excavating is a family-owned and operated business serving the New River Valley and surrounding areas with exceptional demolition services, including... more
King's Hauling & Excavating Inc
At King's Hauling & Excavating Inc., we promise fast, efficient, and safe job completion and delivery of your materials. Licensed and insured, we offer free... more
Sunstar Hauling
Sunstar Hauling is a family-owned company with a mission to meet the needs of each and every client that trusts us with their oil tank... more
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How long have oil tanks been used?
Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.
Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.
In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.
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