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Oil Tank Removal in Bow, WA
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Rough 2 Ready
Rough 2 Ready is a locally-owned demolition company with 10 years of experience! We are fully licensed and insured and proudly offer oil tank removal and hauling services throughout Skagit, Whatcom, and Snohomish Counties. more
Oxborough Excavation
Oxborough Excavation LLC is family-owned and operated, and from the minute you first call us, that sense of community is apparent. Our specialties include demolition, excavation, concrete work, clearing, and so much more. Reach out for a free tank removal... more
Lautenbach Industries
As a family-owned company, we work hard to provide our valued customers with the absolute best in quality workmanship and customer care. We have the extensive fleet of equipment needed to tackle all types of jobs, from demolition and excavation... more
Ken's Bulldozing & Excavation
Our goal at Ken's Bulldozing & Excavation has always been to give you a quality service at a competitive price. With 20 years of experience in the demolition and excavation industries, we work to complete projects satisfactorily and on time. With... more
Rue-Ba-Con Excavating & Trucking
Rue-Ba-Con Excavating & Trucking specializes in excavating, trucking, utility pole services, and demolition. We provide optimal service and competitive prices while utilizing the safest and most environmentally sound practices. Our crew is committed to our customers, working hard to deliver on... more
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Tank Removal Tips for Bow, WA
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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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