Oil Tank Removal in Yeaddiss, KY

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Balis Campbell Inc

Hazard, KY

Balis Campbell Inc is a demolition service provider in the Hazard, KY area. We have performed a wide variety of jobs over the years, satisfying countless customers along the way. Our goal is to exceed expectations while providing... more

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B & J Transfer

Manchester, KY

B & J Transfer is proud to provide the Manchester, Kentucky area with reliable light demolition services. Our mission is to exceed customers' expectations in every aspect of our service, from customer service to workmanship, pricing, and everything in between. Our... more

Tank Removal Tips for Yeaddiss, KY

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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