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Kreager Group Inc
Fort Wayne, IN
Kreager Group Inc offers a variety of services to meet our customers' needs. Whether you need barn demolition, tank removal, or anything in between, our... more
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DT Smith Construction
Bryan, OH
Serving the Bryan, Ohio area, DT Smith Construction offers extensive services to residential customers. Our crew has years of experience in the... more
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Wayde Ames & Son Demolition
Peru, IN
Wayde Ames & Son Demolition serves the Kokomo, Indiana area in a number of ways. We believe customers should be communicated with closely from... more
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Rose Industries
Fort Wayne, IN
Serving the Fort Wayne, Indiana area, Rose Industries? specializes in a wide range of demolition services. We know how to handle small and simple projects... 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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