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Hansen Concrete of Spicer
Spicer, MN
At Hansen Concrete of Spicer, we offer dependability, experience, friendliness, and professionalism when it comes to demolition. We have the modern, well-equipped fleet of equipment... more
Miller Excavating
Lake Norden, SD
Miller Excavating offers impeccable services to Lake Norden and surrounding communities, including excavating, demolition, site preparation, and more. We have earned a reputation for our... more
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Rounds Construction Company
Brookings, SD
Rounds Construction Company was founded in 1991 with the goal of providing customers with exceptional work. We are a family-owned and operated company providing exceptional demolition... 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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