Oil Tank Removal in Damascus, AR

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BTS Demolition Company

4.9
(17) -
Jacksonville, AR

BTS Demolition Company is a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience in the demolition industry. We are fully licensed and insured in the state of Arkansas and proudly provide our oil tank removal services in Jacksonville and the surrounding... more

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Rayco Demolition

3.0
(2) -
Conway, AR

For over 35 years, Rayco Mobile Home Demolition has been serving the Conway, AR area with our extensive demolition services. Through our many years in the industry, we've perfected a process that focuses on removing structures while maintaining the safety... 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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