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A.A.I. Demolition

Boise, ID

AAI Demolition offers complete building demolition and asbestos abatement for residential and commercial clients. Their approach is flexible and unique. They offer services on a... more

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C & M Enterprises

Parma, ID

At C & M Enterprises, we are dedicated to serving our customers. Our team is capable of completing projects of all shapes and sizes.&... more

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Northwest Technologies Inc

Boise, ID

Northwest Technologies Inc. is a veteran-owned small business and a member of the Associated General Contractors of America. They have been in the demolition, excavation,... more

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WEAST Excavation

Boise, ID

WEAST Excavation provides a wide range of services to residential and commercial customers in the Boise area. We provide practical, low-cost services, including oil tank... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Notus, ID

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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