Affordable Excavating Inc
Affordable Excavating can safely remove or repair your septic system. We specialize in water and sewer systems, plumbing and replacement, excavation, repair, and tank removal... more
Anderson Rick Excavating
Anderson Rick Excavating can customize existing property to better suit your needs through demolition, grading, landscaping, basements, pools, driveways, and more. They perform a wide... more
B & R Excavating Inc
With more than 50 years of experience in the industry, B & R Excavating knows what it takes to serve the Midwest. We specialize in demolition and... more
Dave Aris Excavating
Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, Dave Aris Excavating is proud to provide residential and commercial customers with exceptional demolition and excavating services. We perform oil... more
Dean's Landscaping & Excavating
Family owned and operated, Dean’s Landscaping & Excavating has been serving Sand Lake, MI and the greater Grand Rapids area since 1977. They specialize in demolition... more
Dumpster Divers LLC
Dumpster Divers LLC is a small demolition, dumpster rental, and junk removal company in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area. We started this small business... more
J & R Trucking & Septic Systems Inc
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan area, J & R Trucking & Septic Systems Inc understands what it takes to complete projects both big and small. Our team... more
Kent Excavating
Down-to-earth and easy to work with, Kent Excavating serves Casnovia, MI and the greater Kalamazoo area. We’re efficient in completing projects on time and... more
Morningstar Enterprises Inc
Morningstar Enterprises Inc serves Big Rapids, MI and nearby cities, working hand-in-hand with customers to ensure their complete and total satisfaction. We perform demolition and... more
Oetman Excavating
Oetman Excavating is proud to serve Allegan, Michigan and nearby communities. We specialize in excavating and demolition services, including oil tank removal, providing professional and... more
Pater Bobcat Service, Inc.
Since 1999, Pater Bobcat Service has been serving all of Michigan’s residents in a variety of ways. We accept a variety of jobs and are... more
Perk's Excavating LLC
Perk's Excavating LLC is a locally owned and operated excavating contractor in Fennville, MI and serving the surrounding areas. We specialize in excavation, demolition, drainage... more
Pleasant Valley Farms Excavating
As a family owned and operated business, Pleasant Valley Farms Excavating takes customer service very seriously. For more than 12 years, we have worked tirelessly to... more
Powell's Excavating & Septic Inc
Since 1968, Powell's Septic Service has been serving West Michigan. Our family-owned and operated company provides personalized solutions to an array of residential and commercial demolition... 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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