Oil Tank Removal in Edgerton, OH

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SouthWest Equipment Rental

Fort Wayne, IN

SouthWest Equipment Rental is a family-owned demolition business that takes pride in having outstanding customer service and long-lasting relationships with our customers. We offer the greater Fort Wayne, IN with a wide range of services, like commercial building demolition, house... more

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DT Smith Construction

Bryan, OH

Serving the Bryan, Ohio area, DT Smith Construction offers extensive services to residential customers. Our crew has years of experience in the industry and knows what it takes to complete projects properly and efficiently. We provide... more

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Rutz Trucking Excavating

Reading, MI

Rutz Trucking Excavating, based out of Reading, MI, is an excavation specialist that provides demolition services, wet soil mixing, septic/leach drain field installation and other services. We take pride in delivering quality results for a variety of projects. From... more

Tank Removal Tips for Edgerton, OH

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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