Oil Tank Removal in Redfield, TX

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Aspen Demolition Construction & Industrial LLC

Lufkin, TX

Tackling both commercial and residential projects, Aspen Demolition Construction & Industrial is the top choice for whatever you need! We are a versatile group of professionals excelling in demolition projects as well as oil tank, pool, and concrete removals. more

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B & J Excavating Inc

Lufkin, TX

B & J Excavating brings over two decades of experience to every project. Today, there is a greater need to be flexible and responsive, and B & J Excavating delivers. We perform oil tank removal, house demolition, and much 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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