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Clint S Davis LLC
Clint S Davis LLC has more than 25 years of experience as a licensed contractor. We are proud to serve the Gainesville area from Lake City down to Ocala and coast to coast in-between. We specialize in a wide variety of... more
Fords Land Clearing
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Shaw's Land Clearing LLC
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Jeff's Excavating Inc
Established in 1980, Jeff’s Excavating has been serving Green Cove Springs, FL and the greater Jacksonville area for more than 35 years. We’re committed to our customers and getting the job done right the first time. Everyday, we work tirelessly... more
A & A Trucking & Excavating
A family owned business serving Ocala and the surrounding areas, A & A Trucking & Excavating have grown by always believing in honest business practices and living up to our word. We have done work at both the individual and... more
Brico Contracting Inc
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Florida Concrete Recycling Inc
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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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