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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Golconda, NV - December 2025

Marley Construction

Spring Creek, NV

Established in 1991, Marley Construction has served northern Nevada with safe and reliable demolition services for years. We know how to handle small and simple projects... more

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Timberline Drilling Inc

Elko, NV

With years of experience under our belt, Timberline Drilling Inc's proven track records in safety and efficiency, combined with our comprehensive experience in oil tank... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Golconda, NV

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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