Cole Construction Co Inc
Serving Keosauqua, Iowa and nearby areas, Cole Construction Co Inc is proud to serve residential and commercial customers. We are experts in demolition and construction,... more
Dusty’s Disposal
Get a free oil tank removal estimate by getting in touch with Dusty's Disposal! Our staff is friendly, reliable, and most importantly, safe and experienced.... more
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
Leichty & Son Construction Inc
Leichty & Son Construction Inc goes above and beyond to provide each and every customer with high-quality services, including oil tank removal. We possess the expertise,... 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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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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