DT Smith Construction
Serving the Bryan, Ohio area, DT Smith Construction offers extensive services to residential customers. Our crew has years of experience in the... more
Rutz Trucking Excavating
Rutz Trucking Excavating, based out of Reading, MI, is an excavation specialist that provides demolition services, wet soil mixing, septic/leach drain field installation and... more
John R Tylutki Excavating
John R Tylutki Excavating specializes in demolition and excavation services, ranging from oil tank removal to mobile home demolition, and more. Our team of experts... more
Parrish Excavating, Inc.
Parrish Excavating, Inc. was formed in 1972 and has built a solid reputation for quality and outstanding service. We are a well established, family-owned demolition and... more
Clayborn and Sons Excavating
When it comes oil tank removal services, Clayborn and Sons Excavating is the go-to company for homeowners and business owners in Marshall, MI and the... more
Vic Parker Trucking & Excavating Inc
Based out of Marshall, MI and servicing all surrounding areas, Vic Parker Trucking & Excavating, Inc. specializes in comprehensive demolition and trucking services. They can assist... more
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Tank Removal Tips for Allen, MI
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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