Oil Tank Removal in Murrells Inlet, SC

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Bluewater Excavating

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Murrells Inlet, SC

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 variety of jobs. more

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Allen's Scrap Metal LLC

Loris, SC

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 removal, mobile home demolition, commercial demolition, and more. more

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Salter Wetlands Associates LLC

Pawleys Island, SC

Salter Wetlands Associates LLC is based in the Georgetown, South Carolina area. Our company prides itself on providing reliable, knowledgeable, and safe services. We only accept jobs we know we can complete safely in the specified time frame and with... more

Tank Removal Tips for Murrells Inlet, SC

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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