EFAWS Plumbing and Demolition is a family-owned company offering high-quality services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. We are willing to work with our customers and their desired budget. We set ourselves above the... more
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Kelly Excavating
Located in Toronto, Ohio, Kelly Excavating serves surrounding areas in a variety of ways. They specialize in excavation and demolition services, but also offer other services, like grading and land clearing. more
Eric's Excavating & Landscaping
Eric's Excavating & Landscaping works hard to be your all-in-one demolition and excavation provider. Their staff has the experience you need for just about any project, including demolition, landscaping, site grading, and more. more
Edge Co Inc
Edge Co Inc. provides the greater Bridgeport, OH community with uncompromising demolition, excavation, and removal services. We make it a point to meet industry standards not just in results, but in our daily safety practices. From removing oil tanks to... 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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