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R Tripp Trucking & Excavating
R Tripp Trucking & Excavating is a paving contractor servicing the Plattsburgh, NY area. In addition to our specialty service, our crew is capable of performing a wide range of residential services, like shed demolition, deck removal, mobile home demolition,... more
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Ed Garrow and Sons Inc
Serving the Plattsburgh, New York area, Ed Garrow and Sons Inc performs all types of demolition, excavation, septic system services, and much more. We are here to serve you in every capacity, performing barn demolition, oil tank removal, and more. 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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