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Simpson Excavating
From Greater Napanee, Simpson Excavating proudly serves Kingston to Belleville and surrounding areas. We are a locally owned company that values accuracy, efficiency, and safety in every project. Contact us today to learn more or to request a free oil... more
Sessler Environmental Services
SES is an industry leader in decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition services to public and private entities. We are recognized for delivering safe, high quality, and cost-effective solutions using state-of-the-art equipment. When it comes to oil tank removal, SES is the... more
Tripodi Contracting
For over 35 years, Tripodi Contracting has been providing expert demolition and renovation services to our residential and commercial clients throughout the Rochester, NY area. We offer a wide range of services, like structural demolition, interior demolition, chimney removal, concrete removal,... more
Rochester Environmental & Construction
Safely remove and dispose of your above-ground in underground storage tank utilizing the services of Rochester Environmental & Construction Group. We’re an experienced demo & excavating company locally owned and operated right here in Rochester. We can remove septic tanks, oil... more
Envirosafe Inspections & Consulting
Envirosafe Inspections & Consulting is based in Honeoye, New York and serves Rochester and surrounding communities. We can remove oil tanks, inspect homes, remove mold, and so much more. more
B & P General Contracting Co
Located in Campbell, NY, B&P General Contracting Co offers a full list of demolition and removal services for businesses and homeowners. Whether you need an old parking lot torn up, oil tanks removed, or pools filled in, we’... more
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How long have oil tanks been used?
Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.
Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.
In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.
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