Oil Tank Removal in Richlands, VA

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Bordwine Excavating

Meadowview, VA

At Bordwine Excavating, we go the extra mile for our customers. Our staff is committed to providing total customer satisfaction, from the first phone call to project completion. Our experienced and dynamic team is able to accomplish a... more

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Wolfe Brothers Construction

Marion, VA

Wolfe Brothers Construction is dedicated to unparalleled results and the best possible service for all our residential and commercial clients. We can tackle house demolition, shed demolition, oil tank removal, and much more. 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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