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Dault R J Excavating & Septic Tanks
Alpena, MI
Dault R J Excavating & Septic Tanks is a demolition, excavation, and septic tank installation company that services the Alpena, MI area. Among our list of... more
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John Abbott Excavating & Septic Systems
Hubbard Lake, MI
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
Sharboneau & Sons Excavating
Lincoln, MI
At Sharboneau & Sons Excavating, we're proud to serve our local community. We have an outstanding team of specialists—one that utilizes powerful and efficient equipment... 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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