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BG Excavation Inc
Dickinson, ND
Starting in 1979 and serving the greater Dickinson, ND area since, BG Excavation Inc specializes in oil tank removal projects. Our mission is to provide an... more
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ENG Curbing and Concrete
Dickinson, ND
At ENG Curbing and Concrete, we believe in the values of loyalty, honesty, and respect. As a family-owned and operated oil tank removal company, these... more
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Northern Improvement Company
Fargo, ND
With over 90 years of providing professional services throughout the greater Fargo, ND area, Northern Improvement Company is a top-choice for oil tank removal services. We... 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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