Oil Tank Removal in Charlotte Harbor, FL

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Blackwater Demolition

Fort Myers, FL

Blackwater Demolition has a wide range of experience in the industrial field with plant demolition and asset recovery. We have demolished plants and many commercial structures. Our team is professional to the core and is committed to customer service and... more

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JP Services of Sarasota

Sarasota, FL

JP Services of Sarasota has been a family-owned and operated demolition company since 2005. We are dedicated to offering the best possible services at the most competitive prices, and we take great pride in our ability to work with both our... 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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