Oil Tank Removal in Blossburg, PA

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G&K Excavation LLC

Watsontown, PA

G&K Excavation LLC is Watsontown and surrounding communities' go-to source for debris disposal, excavation, and demolition services. Our team is adept at clearing away the old and making way for the new, whatever that may be. To learn more... more

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RL Steinbacher Excavating

Williamsport, PA

RL Steinbacher Excavating has been offering high-quality demolition and excavation services throughout Williamsport, PA since 1975. We have earned a reputation for our demolition expertise, integrity, and customer-driven services. Our team of specialists is highly trained to perform the... more

Tank Removal Tips for Blossburg, PA

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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