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Sagrera Construction LLC
Sagrera Construction delivers reliable demolition and site preparation services. We take care of your demolition project from start to finish. We will quickly prepare your site by removing buildings, foundations, and landscaping. We welcome contracts from residential, commercial and... more
Dumpsters Lynn Romero Trucking LLC
Dumpsters Lynn Romero Trucking LLC specializes in oil field transportation, waste disposal, and heavy-duty trucking, while also offering top of the line demolition services. We take pride in offering the exceptional services for our fellow New Iberia community members and... more
Derouen's Heavy Equipment Inc
Serving Lafayette, LA and nearby areas, DeRouen’s Heavy Equipment, Inc. is fully licensed and insured to serve the State of Louisiana. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, you can trust that our services are reliable, dynamic,... more
Savoy's Excavation and Demolition LLC
Savoy's Excavation and Demolition LLC makes the demolition process simple, easy, and affordable. We specialize in demolishing and removing old oil tanks, homes, mobile homes, sheds, garages, interiors, and much more. We can even tear up old parking lots for... 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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