Oil Tank Removal in Owls Head, NY

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R Tripp Trucking & Excavating

Dannemora, NY

R Tripp Trucking & Excavating is a paving contractor servicing the Plattsburgh, NY area. In addition to our specialty service, our crew is capable of performing a wide range of residential services, like shed demolition, deck removal, mobile home demolition,... more

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Martin's Excavating

Saranac Lake, NY

Martin's Excavating works hard to provide customers with exceptional services. Our team is educated and experienced in all things demolition and excavating, including oil tank removal. We offer an unmatched level of experience, customer care, and professionalism. more

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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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