Walker Reclaim & Demo LLC
Walker Reclaim & Demo LLC specializes in oil tank removal services that ensure your projects are executed efficiently and effectively. Our professional team is committed to... more
Brian Davis Construction LLC
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MD Construction Inc
Serving Tama, Iowa and surrounding communities, MD Construction Inc specializes in providing top-of-the-line demolition, construction, and excavating services, as well as many others. Our team... more
Jorgensen Solutions LLC
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Royal Services, LLC
Royal Services, LLC has been offering a wide range of demolition services for our residential customers throughout Waterloo, IA, including oil tank removal, pool removal,... more
Lehman Trucking & Excavating
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JRH Services Iowa
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Don Schmitz & Sons Inc
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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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