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
Swidorski Bros. Excavating LLC
Swidorski Bros. Excavating LLC is a family-owned and operated full-service excavation and site work company serving the northwestern portion of lower peninsula Michigan for more 30... more
Forbes Sanitation & Excavation
Forbes Sanitation & Excavation performs a variety of residential and commercial services, serving Manistee, Bear Lake, Onekama, Irons, and Wellston, Michigan areas. We specialize in... more
Bradley Sand & Gravel
Serving the Traverse City, Michigan area, Bradley Sand & Gravel is a local, family-owned and operated company with more than 30 years of experience. We are licensed... more
C J's Excavating Septic Service Inc
C J's Excavating Septic Service Inc specializes in a variety of site preparation services, including demolition, excavating, septic system services, and more. We offer a... more
Dunbar Excavating Inc
Dunbar Excavating has over three decades of industry experience, and draw on our wealth of knowledge to provide unparalleled results. We're experts in a plethora... 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
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
BHR Disposal & Demolition
Do you need to remove an oil tank, clean up debris, or dispose of waste? We are your go-to source for reliable demolition and disposal... 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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