Allied Wrecking Boston
With over 20 years of experience in the demolition industry, Allied Wrecking has extensive experience in providing a range of quality services to our clients in... more
Biagini, Inc.
Biagini, Inc. is a family-owned excavation company that's been serving the South Shore since 1932. Today, we offer a full range of commercial and residential services,... more
Fl Quinn Construction
F.L. Quinn Construction is a full-service demolition, excavation, and drainage contractor providing quality results for residential and commercial customers. We utilize top-tier equipment and... more
Gary W Wing Co. Inc.
Gary W Wing Co Inc is proud to serve the Cape Cod, Massachusetts area in a number of ways. Our dynamic team of experts can... more
Holdgate Partners
Holdgate Partners bring decades of experience and skills to every job. We treat every project as a priority from start to finish. Looking for oil... more
Toscana Corporation
Incorporated in 1979, Toscana Corporation on Nantucket, MA has evolved into a multifaceted company providing a comprehensive package of services. Our jobs vary in size and... more
Barrett Enterprises
Barrett Enterprises is a family owned and operated company. As twelfth generation Nantucketers, we're proud to serve our community and customers. We are focused on... more
Diony Gil Construction inc.
Diony Gil Construction inc. offers quality construction and demolition services to Nantucket. We are experienced in all that we do, so you can trust that... more
Stephens and Company, Inc
Over 20 years, we've established ourselves as a company of expert professionals who are all dedicated to three simple principles: work of the highest standard, clear... more
Catuji Construction
Catuji Construction is a full-service construction and demolition company. We work hard to create a customer experience second to none. We make the demolition process... more
Gilbert Holdgate Drilling Inc
Gilbert Holdgate Well Drilling, Inc. is a local, family-owned and operated business. We have been serving the Nantucket community for over 50 years. We offer a... more
T.C.E Contractors, LLC.
Servicing Nantucket Island, T.C.E Contractors, LLC. handles residential and commercial projects of all sizes, including oil tank removal. Our mission is to provide... 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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