All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Martinsburg, IA - November 2025
G & R Miller Construction
G & R Miller Construction is a third-generation company serving the community since 1954. We offer a level of professionalism and commitment to the customer... more
Little Daddy's Trenching Inc
In the Ottumwa, Iowa area, Little Daddy's Trenching Inc is proud to provide customers with an array of site preparation services. Our team of professionals... more
Renfrew Trucking Inc
Renfrew Trucking and Excavating is a family owned company providing services to residential and commercial customers throughout Southeast Iowa for more than 40 years. We perform... 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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