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Mellencamp Center Pivot Irrigation & Excavation
Seymour, IN
Mellencamp Center Pivot Irrigation & Excavation specializes in excavation and irrigation but also offers demolition and more. We are capable of completing all kinds of projects,... more
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Robertson Paving
Flat Rock, IN
Offering comprehensive demolition, asphalt/concrete paving, excavating, and trucking services, Robertson Paving is able to meet the needs of homeowners, contractors, businesses, and municipal clients... more
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Skaggs Removal Services
Flat Rock, IN
Skaggs Removal Services is the greater Flat Rock, Indiana area's go-to choice for oil tank removal. Our professional team is dedicated to providing you with... 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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