Serving the State of Michigan since 1960, Oesch Excavating LLC has the manpower, equipment, and knowledge required to get your project done quickly and correctly. Fully insured, we have been providing top-of-the-line services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers since 1960. We... more
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Dault R J Excavating & Septic Tanks
Dault R J Excavating & Septic Tanks is a demolition, excavation, and septic tank installation company that services the Alpena, MI area. Among our list of commercial and residential services offered includes oil tank removal. more
Sharboneau & Sons Excavating
At Sharboneau & Sons Excavating, we're proud to serve our local community. We have an outstanding team of specialists—one that utilizes powerful and efficient equipment to accomplish all kinds of oil tank removal projects safely. 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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