Oil Tank Removal in Slatyfork, WV

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Ayers Excavating LLC

Elkins, WV

Ayers Excavating LLC is a licensed & insured general contractor providing a wide range of residential and commercial demolition services throughout Elkins, WV and the surrounding communities, including oil tank removal. Contact us today to learn more! more

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Teter Excavating LLC

Elkins, WV

At Teter Excavating LLC, we are experienced in all that we do, so you can trust that your project will be done right. We have the experience needed to complete all types of demolition jobs throughout the Elkins, WV area,... 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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