Kentuckiana Cat & Core LLC
Kentuckiana Cat & Core LLC, specializing in oil tank removal in the Salem, IN area, brings over 20 years of expertise to every job. Contact us for... more
Stumler Bryan Excavating
Bryan Stumler Excavating is located in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. We specialize in building premiere lakes, ponds, construction site work, storm and sewer infrastructure and much... more
Reed & Sons Construction Inc
Reed & Sons Construction Inc offers full excavating, demolition, and construction services to the greater Bloomington, Indiana area. With more than 85 years of... more
Genesis Construction LLC
Genesis Construction can safely identify and detect underground storage tanks that need to be removed and hauled away. For professional oil tank removal, trust the... more
Temple & Temple Excavating & Paving Inc
Serving Salem, PA and surrounding areas since 1947, Temple & Temple specializes in excavating, demolition, and paving services. Our team of experts is ready and able to... 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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