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Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC

West Mifflin, PA

For 20+ years, Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC has been delivering trusted demolition services to Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. From residential to industrial projects, we’ve got... more

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Simpson Excavating

Mansfield, PA

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... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Charleston, PA

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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