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Oesch Excavating LLC

Atlanta, MI

Serving the State of Michigan since 1960, Oesch Excavating LLC has the manpower, equipment, and knowledge required to get your project done quickly and correctly. Fully... more

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Bridgewater Excavating

Indian River, MI

Bridgewater Excavating is a local, family-owned demolition and excavation company in the Cheboygan, MI area. Our experienced team of experts is efficient at completing all... more

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Tundra Transport & Excavating Inc

Millersburg, MI

Tundra Transport & Excavating Inc was founded in 1998 in Millersburg, MI, and has been proudly serving Presque Isle County ever since. We are a licensed and... more

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John Abbott Excavating & Septic Systems

Hubbard Lake, MI
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With more than 40 years of experience, Abbott John Excavating & Septic Systems is a family owned and operated company serving the Hubbard Lake, MI area. They ... more

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K-N-K Excavating

Atlanta, MI
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Serving Atlanta, MI and the greater Lewiston area, K-N-K Excavating worked hard to earn their reputation, and they work just as hard to keep it.... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Atlanta, MI

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.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.