Bluewater Excavating
We handle large and small commercial demolition projects, including structural and interior demolition. Bluewater Excavating has the experience and equipment needed to handle a wide... more
Allen's Scrap Metal LLC
Allen's Scrap Metal LLC was founded in the 1980s and remains a family-owned and operated company to this day. We are experts in oil tank... more
JCL Grading & Construction
JCL Grading & Construction is a locally owned and operated demolition company offering residential and commercial services in Lumberton and surrounding areas. We are equipped and... more
Jacob Johnson Land Clearing
Jacob Johnson Land Clearing is a full-service demolition, excavation, and removal company for residential and demolition clients. We have a full fleet of equipment manned... more
Ayres Backhoe
Ayres Backhoe is a demolition provider in the Marion, SC area. We believe in old fashioned work principles—integrity, hard work, customer service, and... more
JMEC Construction, LLC
As a full-service general contractor, JMEC Construction is proud to offer construction, demolition, and hauling services. We are able to get the job done in... more
Miller's Install and Handy Services
Miller's Install and Handy Services is proud to serve Nichols, South Carolina and surrounding communities. We specialize in a variety of handy services, including junk... 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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