Advanced Donald Land Clearing Services
ADL is a fully insured demolition contractor that has been providing high quality services since 2004. We offer expertise in septic tank removal, oil tank and... more
JLC Outdoor Services
When it's time to get ride of an oil tank or storage tank, give us a call. Our team of experts is on standby to... more
Demco Environmental
Demco Environmental is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving Leon County and the surrounding areas for years. We have over 10 years of... more
Environmental Audit & Assessment Inc
Environmental Audit & Assessment Inc specializes in demolition, engineering, surveying, and environmental site assessment services. We are deeply committed to providing responsible and accurate services, including... more
Southern Contractors
Southern Contractors LLC has over seventeen years experience in commercial site work and utilities. Our company performs commercial site development, site grading, and... more
S and S Dumpster Rental and Junk Removal
When you need demolition services you can rely on throughout South Georgia, S and S Dumpster Rental and Junk Removal is the crew to call!... more
Slone Associates Inc - GA
A Georgia-based company, Slone Associates, Inc is a professional firm providing facilities construction, environmental and infrastructure construction and facilities management services. Slone provides effective customer... more
James A. Stiles, Inc.
Serving residential and commercial customers throughout Tallahassee, Florida, James A. Stiles, Inc. performs a myriad of demolition, excavating, and site preparation services. Our crew can... 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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