Oil Tank Removal in Votaw, TX

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Darr Contractors

Mont Belvieu, TX

Darr Contractors is a family-owned business specializing in total structural demolition for both residential and commercial buildings. Our experienced and dynamic team has accomplished many structural demolition projects and continue to do so every day. We fight everyday to provide... more

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D & J Mobile Home Transport LLC

Goodrich, TX

At D & J Mobile Home Transport, we’re experts in all things mobile homes. We can safely and efficiently transport your mobile home or demolish it. We also offer land clearing services as well. If you’re in need... more

Tank Removal Tips for Votaw, TX

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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