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Freedom Demolition & Land Clearing
Freedom Demolition & Landclearing is a local demo company providing Bradley and Hamilton Counties with impeccable services for fair prices. We strive to be on the jobsite to perform oil tank removal within one week once we have agreed on project... more
Tri State Demolition
Tri State Demolition has been serving the tri state area of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee since 2010 with high-quality residential and commercial demolition services, including oil tank removal! Our crews make safety and professionalism a top priority. Learn more about our... more
Groundhog Construction LLC
Throughout the Ringgold, Georgia area, Groundhog Construction LLC is known for providing safe and efficient demolition services. We are proud to provide residential, commercial, and industrial customers with high-quality work at a fair price. We don't just take care... more
Lockhart Concrete Finishing
Founded in 1972, Lockhart Concrete Finishing offers dynamic, practical, fairly priced solutions perfect for all kinds of residential and commercial needs. When it comes to providing reliable, affordable services to our clients, we don’t play games. We specialize in demolition... more
Mckinnley Excavating
For more than 10 years, McKinnley Excavating has been serving Chattanooga, TN and nearby areas. Specializing in comprehensive demolition services, they also perform land clearing, pressure washing, drainage, irrigation, and snow and ice removal. 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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