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Duluth Lawn and Snow

Duluth, MN

Duluth Lawn and Snow is a local family owned business that is dedicated to serving the Northland/Twin Ports area. We take pride in our... more

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Semper Fi Excavation

Duluth, MN

Semper Fi Excavation is a small Veteran-owned, family-operated business. Our name, Semper Fi, means "Always Faithful," which speaks to us as a family and how... more

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Dirt Inc

Hermantown, MN

Dirt Inc specializes in underground septic tank removal. We have been providing this service professionally since 1988. We guarantee to quickly and safely remove your septic... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Duluth, MN

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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