Oil Tank Removal in Elkport, IA

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Baker Enterprises, Inc.

Clermont, IA

As a full-service excavation company, Baker Enterprises, Inc. has performed numerous demolition projects. We’ve removed a variety of structures, including agricultural, commercial, industrial, and residential properties, all while maintaining a safe working environment and meeting deadlines. Whether your... more

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Keppler Custom Hire LLC

Saint Olaf, IA

Keppler Custom Hire LLC is an excavation and demolition expert servicing the Elkader, IA area. We have a large fleet of cutting-edge equipment needed to complete any job, big or small. We gauge our success ... more

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Rasmussen Drainage Service LTD

Independence, IA

Rasmussen Drainage Service has been recognized as a leader in the site preparation field and has been for more than 44 years. With a highly-trained team of professionals, they’re able to tackle demolition, construction, excavating, remodeling, utilities, and more. 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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