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G & C Land Improvements
Mountain Home, AR
If you're looking to have an above ground or inground storage tank removed, trust G & C Land Improvements to remove it safely and efficiently. We're... more
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Johnston Construction & Excavating
Theodosia, MO
Serving Gainesville, Missouri and surrounding areas, Johnston Construction & Excavating is highly experienced in oil tank removal, excavating, and construction services. We are focused on our... more
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RedLine Contractors LLC
Springdale, AR
Red Line Contractors LLC has been the go-to provider for demolition services in Northwest Arkansas since 2002. Our years of experience and commitment to efficiency make... 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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