S2 Services & Rent-a-Bin Michigan
S2 Services & Rent-a-Bin Michigan is West Michigan's go-to source for residential demolition, dumpster rental, and junk removal services. Our services include house and garage demolition,... more
Perk's Excavating LLC
Perk's Excavating LLC is a locally owned and operated excavating contractor in Fennville, MI and serving the surrounding areas. We specialize in excavation, demolition, drainage... more
Kent Excavating
Down-to-earth and easy to work with, Kent Excavating serves Casnovia, MI and the greater Kalamazoo area. We’re efficient in completing projects on time and... more
Pater Bobcat Service, Inc.
Since 1999, Pater Bobcat Service has been serving all of Michigan’s residents in a variety of ways. We accept a variety of jobs and are... more
Affordable Excavating Inc
Affordable Excavating can safely remove or repair your septic system. We specialize in water and sewer systems, plumbing and replacement, excavation, repair, and tank removal... more
Richards Septic Tank Service & Excavating
With over 55 years of experience, Richards Septic Tank Service & Excavating has been a trusted source for all of Greenville, Michigan's septic system needs. ... more
Oetman Excavating
Oetman Excavating is proud to serve Allegan, Michigan and nearby communities. We specialize in excavating and demolition services, including oil tank removal, providing professional and... more
B & R Excavating Inc
With more than 50 years of experience in the industry, B & R Excavating knows what it takes to serve the Midwest. We specialize in demolition and... more
Dean's Landscaping & Excavating
Family owned and operated, Dean’s Landscaping & Excavating has been serving Sand Lake, MI and the greater Grand Rapids area since 1977. They specialize in demolition... more
Pleasant Valley Farms Excavating
As a family owned and operated business, Pleasant Valley Farms Excavating takes customer service very seriously. For more than 12 years, we have worked tirelessly to... more
Cutting Edge Excavating
Cutting Edge Excavating is a family-owned and operated company that has been serving the commercial and residential needs of the Grand Rapids area for over 25... more
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How long have oil tanks been used?
Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.
Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.
In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.
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