EFAWS Plumbing and Demolition is a family-owned company offering high-quality services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. We are willing to work with our customers and their desired budget. We set ourselves above the... more
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Eric's Excavating & Landscaping
Eric's Excavating & Landscaping works hard to be your all-in-one demolition and excavation provider. Their staff has the experience you need for just about any project, including demolition, landscaping, site grading, and more. more
J & M Cusano Excavating Inc
J & M Cusano Excavating Inc provides residential and commercial customers throughout Pittsburgh and surrounding areas with excavating and demolition services. Our team of experts is friendly, experienced, and always professional. We take pride in providing our customers with the... more
Nate Brown Demolition LLC
At Nate Brown's Demolition, we provide high-quality remodeling and demolition solutions. By using our unique dismantling methods, you can rest easy knowing your contractor will have a clean and solid base to start with. We are equipped to handle... more
Stoltz Contracting LLC
Stoltz Contracting, LLC is a veteran-owned business proudly serving the Pittsburgh area. Our team is experienced in all the work we do and we work hard to provide each and every one of our customers with services they can trust.... 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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