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Olszewski Construction Inc.
Located in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania and serving the greater Harrisburg area, Olszewski Construction Inc. specializes in providing demolition services to residential and commercial customers throughout the area, including oil tank removal. more
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Weaver Excavating
Expect quality service and affordable pricing when choosing Weaver Excavating & Contracting Inc. They're an experienced demolition and excavation company serving Pennsylvania residents, businesses, contractors and municipal clients. 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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