Oil Tank Removal in West Fargo, ND

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Asplin Excavating Inc

Fargo, ND

For more than 40 years, Asplin Excavating, Inc. has been providing Fargo, ND residents and business owners with competitive prices and great services. No other company in the area offers more hands-on experience and more comprehensive services, including demolition, excavating, landscaping,... more

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Mike's Excavating Inc

Fargo, ND

Mike's Excavating Inc has been providing demolition and excavation services in the Fargo, ND area for nearly 20 years. Our large fleet of cutting-edge equipment is able to provide a wide variety of residential and commercial demolition services, including oil tank... more

Tank Removal Tips for West Fargo, ND

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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