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RW Moyer Construction INC
For over 25 years, RW Moyer Construction INC has been proudly offering a wide variety of residential and commercial services to the Jim Thorpe, PA area, like structural demolition, construction, oil tank removal, interior demolition, and more. more
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Knocking 'em down since 1955, Empire Services' team is professional and experienced. We are proud to provide the Reading, Pennsylvania area and surrounding communities with impeccable oil tank removal services for a fair price. 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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