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Nexus 24/7 Services

Friendswood, TX

Established in 1987, Nexus 24/7 Services has been providing high-quality services to the Houston, Texas area for more than 30 years, including oil tank removal. We are a... more

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Prime Excavating LLC

Rayne, LA

At Prime Excavating LLC, our experienced staff is licensed and insured with over 15 years of experience in operating heavy equipment. We provide a wide range... more

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Yancys Demolition LLC

Iowa, LA

Yancys Demolition LLC is licensed and insured to provide high-quality demolition services in Lafayette, LA to Vinton, LA, all the way to the Louisiana... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Oberlin, LA

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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