Cook Brothers Excavating Inc
Fast. Courteous. Hardworking. This is how Cook Brothers' customers have described their high-quality services and team of professionals. For more than 50 years, they have offered... more
Affordable Excavating Inc
Affordable Excavating can safely remove or repair your septic system. We specialize in water and sewer systems, plumbing and replacement, excavation, repair, and tank removal... more
Clayborn and Sons Excavating
When it comes oil tank removal services, Clayborn and Sons Excavating is the go-to company for homeowners and business owners in Marshall, MI and the... more
Oetman Excavating
Oetman Excavating is proud to serve Allegan, Michigan and nearby communities. We specialize in excavating and demolition services, including oil tank removal, providing professional and... more
B & R Excavating Inc
With more than 50 years of experience in the industry, B & R Excavating knows what it takes to serve the Midwest. We specialize in demolition and... more
Hubble Construction
Family owned and operated, Hubble Construction has been serving the entire Lower Peninsula out of DeWitt, MI since 1989. They specialize in demolition and construction, but... more
C L Trucking & Excavating LLC
At C L Trucking & Excavating, they offer a wide range of services to meet all your demolition and excavation needs. If you’re in the... more
Anderson Rick Excavating
Anderson Rick Excavating can customize existing property to better suit your needs through demolition, grading, landscaping, basements, pools, driveways, and more. They perform a wide... more
Isabella Corporation
Isabella Corporation offers a wide range of excavation and demolition services to Mount Pleasant, Michigan and surrounding areas. We specialize in all aspects of excavation,... more
Dumpster Divers LLC
Dumpster Divers LLC is a small demolition, dumpster rental, and junk removal company in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area. We started this small business... more
Perk's Excavating LLC
Perk's Excavating LLC is a locally owned and operated excavating contractor in Fennville, MI and serving the surrounding areas. We specialize in excavation, demolition, drainage... more
Kent Excavating
Down-to-earth and easy to work with, Kent Excavating serves Casnovia, MI and the greater Kalamazoo area. We’re efficient in completing projects on time and... more
Pater Bobcat Service, Inc.
Since 1999, Pater Bobcat Service has been serving all of Michigan’s residents in a variety of ways. We accept a variety of jobs and are... more
Richards Septic Tank Service & Excavating
With over 55 years of experience, Richards Septic Tank Service & Excavating has been a trusted source for all of Greenville, Michigan's septic system needs. ... more
Teri's Excavating Inc
For more than 22 years, Teri’s Excavating, Inc. has been working hard to help Potterville, MI and nearby communities keep their property in the best... 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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