Oil Tank Removal in Roscoe, NY

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D3 Outdoors LLC

Bloomville, NY

D3 Outdoors LLC is a small, locally-owned, customer oriented business that prides itself on communication and quick response times. Our crew operates with a fleet of cutting-edge equipment that allows us to perform oil tank removal safely and accurately. Learn... more

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M & K's Excavating of Liberty

Liberty, NY

M & K's Excavating of Liberty is proud to serve the community and nearby areas. We are committed to providing our customers with the results they want and the services they need at a price they can afford, including oil tank... 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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