Cliffs Junk Removal & Hauling
Cliffs Junk Removal & Hauling specializes in residential demolition services, expertly handling projects ranging from home tear-downs to interior demolition. Our experienced team ensures each job... more
Diehls Trucking Service Inc
Diehls Trucking Service Inc. has a team of highly trained professionals who will safely remove oil tanks, unwanted buildings, structures, and houses. We'll make sure... more
Goering Enterprises Inc
In Newton, KS and nearby areas, Goering Enterprises, Inc. is the most trusted company when it comes to demolition and excavating services. We do business... more
Graber Backhoe Inc
When you take pride in what you do, people take notice. At Graber Backhoe Inc. we believe this is the secret to our success and... more
Oursler Brothers Construction Co Inc
Located in Peabody, KS, Oursler Brothers Construction Co., Inc. believes solid work ethic, an eye for detail, and good customer service makes for a good... more
Pearson Demolition
Owned and operated by a retired Wichita firefighter, Pearson Demolition aims to serve the community in a personalized, communal manner in a way only a... more
Ronnie Diehl Construction
Ronnie Diehl Construction serves Salina, KS and nearby communities. Our team is experienced handling oil tank removals and strive to complete each removal safely and... 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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