Barry Maupin Excavating Inc
Barry Maupin Excavating Inc serves Fulton, MO and surrounding cities. We take great care in meeting the needs of our residential and commercial clients and... more
Don Schnieders Excavating
Don Schnieders Excavating Company has a reputation of excellence in Mid-Missouri and has more than 50 years of experience serving residential and commercial clients. We perform... more
George Schulte Excavating
George Schulte Excavating serves Jefferson City, Missouri and surrounding cities. We are proud to serve residential and commercial clients, assisting in a variety of demolition... more
Hendren's Excavation & Demolition
Hendren's Excavation & Demolition has been Columbia, Missouri's leading expert in our industry for over 30 years. We provide services of all shapes and sizes, including oil... more
Mid Mo Roll Offs LLC
Mid Mo Roll Offs LLC specializes in providing temporary dumpster rental services, and we also offer full-service cleanup services and light demolition services as well,... more
Remsel Corporation
Remsel provides fast and clean oil tank removal service. Regardless of your tank's size or how deep it is buried, we have the equipment to... more
Richardson C L Construction Co
At C L Richardson Construction Co. Inc. we remove oil tanks quickly, effectively, and all at an affordable rate. We staff experienced contractors with the... more
Twehous Excavating Co Inc
Since 1959, Twehouse Excavating has been serving the communities of Missouri. We specialize in complicated, challenging jobs that other companies don't want or don't have the... 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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