JP Excavating
Providing quality and efficient oil tank removal services since 1993, JP Excavating is your premier full-service demolition and excavation partner. Due to our dedication to quality,... more
Diamond D Excavation
Diamond D Excavation is the leading demolition and excavation company servicing southern Utah. Our contractors have been bringing expert oil tank removal services to Cedar... more
Zenith Construction, LLC
Zenith Construction, LLC provides oil tank removal throughout Cedar City, Utah and the surrounding areas. Our locally-owned and operated company guarantees quality work every time. more
John Orton Excavating Inc
For over 40 years, John Orton Excavating Inc has become synonymous with quality workmanship in a broad range of demolition services, like oil tank removal. Our... more
Precision Contractors
Precision Contractors is a local company with deep roots to our community, and we pride ourselves on our one-on-one connection with of our clients. We... more
Freedom Demolition & Handyman Services, LLC.
If you're in need of safe and efficient oil tank removal in Cedar City, UT or the surrounding communities, look no further than Freedom Demolition &... 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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