Baker Enterprises, Inc.
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,... more
Don Schmitz & Sons Inc
Locally owned and family-run since 1965, Don Schmitz & Sons is one of the area’s most experienced excavating, grading and demolition companies. We offer a... more
JRH Services Iowa
JRH Services Iowa specializes in residential and commercial light demolition, junk removal, and dumpster rental services across Eastern Iowa and beyond. From small structural demolitions... more
Keppler Custom Hire LLC
Keppler Custom Hire LLC is an excavation and demolition expert servicing the Elkader, IA area. We have a large fleet of cutting-edge ... more
Lehman Trucking & Excavating
Lehman Trucking & Excavating offers a wide range of services to meet your demolition and excavation needs. They can demolish homes, office buildings, pools, and more.... more
Rasmussen Drainage Service LTD
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... more
Royal Services, LLC
Royal Services, LLC has been offering a wide range of demolition services for our residential customers throughout Waterloo, IA, including oil tank removal, pool removal,... 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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