Dave Aris Excavating
Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, Dave Aris Excavating is proud to provide residential and commercial customers with exceptional demolition and excavating services. We perform oil... more
Gillison Excavating Inc
The experienced team at TNT Enterprise of PGH LLC offers comprehensive demolition and waste disposal services. We are able to meet the needs of residential... 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
Morningstar Enterprises Inc
Morningstar Enterprises Inc serves Big Rapids, MI and nearby cities, working hand-in-hand with customers to ensure their complete and total satisfaction. We perform demolition and... 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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