Oil Tank Removal in Colorado Acres, TX

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Jerry Resendez Enterprises

Laredo, TX

Jerry Resendez Enterprises is a Texas-based family-owned company with over three decades of experience in demolition and construction. We can handle all types of demolition, quickly clear unwanted debris, and more. Contact us today to get a free tank removal... more

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Royal E Construction, LLC

Laredo, TX

Royal E Construction, LLC. has been providing Laredo and South Texas with quality construction and demolition services with over 20 years of experience. Reach out to us today to learn more or to get a free tank removal quote! 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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