Excavating Unlimited, Inc.
Since 1997, Excavating Unlimited, Inc. has been providing oil tank removal to the greater Garden City, KS area. We operate 24/7 in order to best serve the... more
Wehkamp Excavating, Inc.
Wehkamp Excavating, Inc. has built our reputation on providing quality oil tank removal in a professional manner over the past 40+ years. We are well diversified... more
Underground Specialists Inc
Underground Specialists Inc provides the greater Garden City, KS area with the best in quality oil tank removal. Our team is cooperative, helpful, and well-informed... more
A-M Russell Excavating
A-M Russell Excavating provides oil tank removal and demolition services to the Garden City, KS area. We have bi-lingual staff to provide excellent communication to... 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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