Oil Tank Removal in Colonial Beach, VA

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Junk-Ez Co

5.0
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Fairfax, VA

Junk-Ez Co is a full service demolition company based out of Fairfax, VA and serving Northern Virginia to Maryland. We'll tear down and haul away nearly everything to give your residential property the fresh start it needs. more

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A & A Construction Services, Inc

4.0
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Manassas, VA

Serving Manassas, VA and nearby communities, A & A Construction Services, Inc. believes in solid work ethic, meticulousness, and close communication with the customer. Our mission is to provide an exceptional level of service—one that customers have come to... more

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Drainfield Solutions

Milford, VA

Drainfield Solutions offers exceptional services to Ruther Glen, Virginia and surrounding communities. We are here to serve you in every capacity, providing excellent customer service and high-quality results that you deserve. Our team is highly accurate, completing all... more

Tank Removal Tips for Colonial Beach, VA

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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