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Dave Moore Companies, LLC
With more than 30 years of experience building, remodeling, and renovating homes, Dave Moore Companies, LLC has established itself as one of the most trusted companies in the industry. Our company has won several awards from the Memphis Area Home... more
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Grinder Excavating
Grinder Excavating is a Memphis based company that was founded in 1961 by J.D. Grinder. We have specialized equipment for a variety of excavation projects, including oil tank removals. We can safely and cleanly remove oil tanks off all types... 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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