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Steve Rauch Inc.
Founded in 1974, Steve Rauch Inc. specializes in demolition, excavation, and trucking services throughout the State of Ohio. Our years of experience enable us to complete projects in the most cost-effective manner possible. We complete projects efficiently and safely, putting the... more
Donald & Linda Kahlig
Donald & Linda Kahlig provide the Celina, Ohio area with a wide range of services, including junk removal and light demolition. We have performed a wide variety of jobs, satisfying countless customers along the way. We... more
Bladecutters
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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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