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Walker Reclaim & Demo LLC

Iowa Falls, IA
5.0
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  • Interior Demolition
  • Mobile Home Removal
  • Oil Tank Removal
  • Fast and efficient
  • Stress-free services
  • Free estimates

Walker Reclaim & Demo LLC specializes in oil tank removal services that ensure your projects are executed efficiently and effectively. Our professional team is committed to... more

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Jorgensen Solutions LLC

Lake Panorama, IA
5.0
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  • Commercial Demolition
  • Residential Demolition
  • Land clearing specialists
  • Free estimates

At Jorgensen Solutions, our crew will complete your oil tank removal project start to finish, including obtaining any necessary permits all the way to final... more

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Pleva Mechanical Inc

Woodward, IA

Pleva Mechanical Inc is a mechanical contractor offering oil tank removal services in Woodward, IA and the surrounding areas. Our team of specialists is highly... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Lake Panorama, IA

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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