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Sullivan Excavating
Valley, WA
Serving Stevens and Spokane Counties, Sullivan Excavating was established in Seattle, Washington over 35 years ago. We are now pleased to be in Stevens County to... more
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Leo's Compact Excavating
Newport, WA
Leo's Compact Excavating offers high-quality demolition and excavation services to residential and commercial customers. We have experience demolishing mobile homes, concrete, houses, oil tanks, and... 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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