Oil Tank Removal in Van Wert County, OH

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Eagle Site Services LLC

Bluffton, OH

Eagle Site Services LLC is a small, family-owned and operated company offering interior and exterior demolition work for both residential and commercial properties. Speak with a member of our team today to learn more! 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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Donald & Linda Kahlig

Fort Recovery, OH

Donald & Linda Kahlig provide the Celina, Ohio area with a wide range of services, including junk removal and light demolition. We have performed a wide variety of jobs, satisfying countless customers along the way. We... more

Tank Removal Tips for Van Wert County, 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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