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BTD Enterprise, LLC
BTD Enterprise, LLC has been providing quality oil tank removal services for our clients in Rapid City and the Black Hills area of South Daktota for over a decade. Reach out today for a free quote! more
R.C.S. Construction Inc
R.C.S. Construction Inc, you can count on us to deliver excellence at every stage of your oil tank removal project, from proposal through completion. Whether you need interior or structural demo, our crew can get it done! more
Black River Contracting
Black River Contracting provides oil tank removal services for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. We set ourselves above the rest with our attention to detail, customer-oriented service, and honest prices. 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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