Oil Tank Removal in Vaucluse, SC

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Clutter-Less

Vaucluse, SC

Clutter-Less is a Lexington, SC based demolition and junk removal company that is veteran and locally-owned! We provide a wide range of different property services, including both interior and structural demolition for residential and commercial customers. We take pride in... more

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Seabrooke Demolition

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Barnwell, SC

Seabrooke Demolition offers a wide range of demolition services, including manual deconstruction and mechanical equipment demolition. Our team can demolish a variety of structures and more, including oil tanks, foundations, and more. 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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