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Excavation Worx

Fort Worth, TX

Excavation Worx was founded in 2002 and specializes in demolition and excavation services in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. We are an insured and licensed... more

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H & T Riddle

Weatherford, TX

H & T Riddle has been family owned and operated in Weatherford, TX since 1971. They offer expertise in excavation, dirt work, asphalt & paving, and structural demolition.... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Perrin, TX

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.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.