Mayer Construction Inc
Mayer Construction Inc is a seasoned demolition company based out of Lake Oswego, OR. We have a full-size excavator that allows us to remove oil... more
Northwest Demolition & Excavation
Since 2000, NorthWest HazMat, Inc. has been providing a single convenient source to satisfy residential, commercial, and industrial customers’ needs. While utilizing the safest and most... more
Bill Goff Construction
If you're looking for environment consultation services, oil tank removal, or Backhoe services, look no further than Bill Goff Construction. We're licensed, bonded, and insured,... more
Bethel Excavating
Bethel Excavating has over 35 years of experience providing superior workmanship and customer service at competitive prices. As a licensed, bonded, and insured company, we specialize... 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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