Brian Davis Construction LLC
Brian Davis Construction focuses the core of our business on strong work ethic, professionalism, and the highest level of safety. We are qualified contractors that... more
Don Schmitz & Sons Inc
Locally owned and family-run since 1965, Don Schmitz & Sons is one of the area’s most experienced excavating, grading and demolition companies. We offer a... more
Lehman Trucking & Excavating
Lehman Trucking & Excavating offers a wide range of services to meet your demolition and excavation needs. They can demolish homes, office buildings, pools, and more.... more
Rasmussen Drainage Service LTD
Rasmussen Drainage Service has been recognized as a leader in the site preparation field and has been for more than 44 years. With a highly-trained team... more
Recker Excavating
Dedicated to bringing customers like you dependable solutions for all your excavating and demolition needs, Recker Excavating LLC is ready to get their hands dirty.... more
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
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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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