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Lafogg & Hathaway Construction Inc
We are proud to have served the Pioneer Valley for more than 25 years. Our services are wide-ranging and designed to meet residential and commercial customers' needs from excavating to oil tank removal, land clearing, site preparation, and more. more
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North Star
For fast removal of underground storage tanks (USTs), such as oil tanks, North Star has the knowledge and equipment to get it done right. We offer decades of demo & excavating experience serving Eastern MA. We work with residential and commercial... more
TradeMark Demolition Services
TradeMark Demolition Services specializes in oil tank removal and a wide range of other demolition services. We have the equipment and expertise to remove oil tanks quickly and safely. 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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