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Edstrom Construction Inc
Edstrom Construction Inc. is a heavy construction and demolition contractor that prides itself on being founded on hard work. We strive to treat everyone with respect, being honest in all of our dealings, and showing integrity. To learn more, call... more
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Oxbow Earthworks, Inc.
Established in 2008, Oxbow Earthworks, Inc. is based in Blackfoot, Idaho and primarily serves the Intermountain West. Their comprehensive excavation and demolition services have included house and pool removal, stream channel restoration, and more. 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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