Weather-Tite Construction LLC
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SEMO Contractor's LLC
SEMO Contractors specializes in services such as excavation, demolition, pond and lake creation, and dump truck hauling. Contact us today for a quote on your... more
Blake Hickman Construction
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Ferrell Excavating
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Spittler Excavating LLC
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Ivy League Demo
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Southern Illinois Excavators
Southern Illinois Excavators, LLC, owned by Justin May, a third-generation operating engineer, has the skills for any site prep job, including oil tank removal. Ready... more
Terra Pro Excavating
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McVicker Excavating Inc.
McVicker Excavating Inc. provides professional excavating and demolition services throughout Southern Illinois, including oil tank removal. Our enthusiasm for what we do pushes us to... more
Armstrong Earthworks LLC
Serving Southern IL and the nearby areas with pride, Armstrong Earthworks LLC is here to help with anything from minor demolition jobs to extensive grading... more
Ramsey Excavating Inc
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Strack Excavating
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Dig it! Excavation & Rentals
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Boulder Construction, LLC
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Cape Construction & Roofing
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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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