Oil Tank Removal in Saranac Lake, NY

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Martin's Excavating

Saranac Lake, NY

Martin's Excavating works hard to provide customers with exceptional services. Our team is educated and experienced in all things demolition and excavating, including oil tank removal. We offer an unmatched level of experience, customer care, and professionalism. more

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Douglas C. Cochran

Saranac Lake, NY

For over 25 years, Douglas C. Cochran has been providing our clients with the highest quality demolition work the greater Malone, NY area has to offer. From full structure demolition to oil tank removal, we're sure to have the solution you're... more

Tank Removal Tips for Saranac Lake, NY

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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