Oil Tank Removal in Clark County, AR

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Hartsell Farms & Excavating

Donaldson, AR

Hartsell Farms & Excavating, located in Donaldson, is an excavation and demolition contractor. We provide septic/leach drain field installation, site preparation, concrete removal, and much more. We focus on quality results performed safely and within budget. more

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Mullen Construction

Mena, AR

Mullen Construction is a general contractor based out of Mena, Arizona specializing in construction, excavation, and demolition services. We have the manpower and equipment to remove foundations, demolish old businesses, tear down barns and sheds, and much more. Don’t... more

Tank Removal Tips for Clark County, AR

Tips for Oil Tank Removal

How long have oil tanks been used?

Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.

Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.

In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.

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