Oil Tank Removal in Ojo Amarillo, NM

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Doug Foutz Construction Co Inc

Farmington, NM

Doug Foutz Construction Company, Inc. offers demolition, construction, utility installation, and material supply services to San Juan County and the Greater Four Corners area. We are experienced in all types of demolition. more

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Envirotech Inc

Farmington, NM

For more than 20 years, Envirotech, Inc. has been located in Farmington, New Mexico and serves New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. Established in 1989, we have grown to provide comprehensive services to residential and commercial customers.  We provide dynamic... more

Tank Removal Tips for Ojo Amarillo, NM

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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