Oil Tank Removal in Rock Island, WA

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Bremmer Construction Inc

Wenatchee, WA

Bremmer Construction Inc is a premier demolition and construction company with the manpower, skill, equipment, and experience to deliver exceptional results. We communicate openly with all our customers, from residential to commercial clients.  more

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Chipman Construction Inc

Cashmere, WA

In the Wenatchee, Washington area, Chipman Construction Inc goes above and beyond for clients. Our team is highly adaptable and able to accomplish whatever you throw at us, from concrete removal to commercial structure demolition. You can... more

Tank Removal Tips for Rock Island, WA

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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