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Kimberly Contracting
Kimberly Contracting Services is fully insured, and estimates are always free! We offer a wide variety of services to meet the needs of residential and commercial customers. Based out of West Newton, PA, we specialize in demolition, snow removal, concrete... more
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Indyk Contracting
Indyk Contracting is qualified to deal with the biggest and smallest projects. We are experienced in all that we do, from house demolition to commercial demolition, pool removal, and more. We are focused on our customers' needs and... more
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Fayette Contracting Solutions LLC
Throughout the Uniontown, PA area, Fayette Contracting Solutions LLC is known for providing great services for a great price. We have experience in all things demolition, renovations, excavating, and more, including oil tank removal. 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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