Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting
Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting has been a trusted demolition company in the Louisville, KY area since 1995. We provide our customers in Kentucky and Indiana with... more
Franklin & Leonhardt Demolition
A family-owned business, Franklin & Leonhardt has been a mainstay in Louisville, Kentucky since the 1950s. In our early years, we focused on grading, excavating,... more
J&M Demolition
For over 15 years, the experts at J&M Demolition have been honing their skills in the demolition industry. We are a family and veteran-owned company... more
Mary's Demolition & Cleaning Service
When you need demolition services that make your life easier, call Mary's Demolition & Cleaning Service. We can remove a wide variety of different commercial and... more
Stoney, Sealy & Rubble Construction
For all your oil tank removal needs throughout the greater Louisville, KY area, Stoney, Sealy & Rubble Construction is the crew to call! Our team prides... 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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