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Bobcat Vinnie
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DLT Construction and Demolition
DLT Construction and Demolition thrives on honesty, integrity and professionalism. We offer competitive prices for residential and commercial demolition services such as house and building removal. We are a fully licensed and insured team that looks forward to... more
Cecil Holcomb Demolition
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Biggs Construction Company, Inc.
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Red Oak Excavating
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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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