Oil Tank Removal in Goliad, TX

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Axis Demolition & Excavating

Victoria, TX

Axis Demolition & Excavating is the Victoria, Texas area's leading source for high-quality demolition and excavating services. Our staff is committed to providing total customer satisfaction, from the first phone call to project completion. We are the... more

Tank Removal Tips for Goliad, TX

Tips for Oil Tank Removal

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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