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D.E. Shew Excavating
Located in Sullivan and serving Terra Haute, Indiana, D.E. Shew Excavating is a small family-owned business that specializes in excavating and demolition services. We take immense pride in serving our community. more
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Lankford Excavating, LLC
Locally owned and operated for over 40 years, Lankford Excavating, LLC provides a wide range of commercial and residential services, like oil tank removal, structural demolition, concrete removal, and much more. Get a free quote today! more
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Home & Hauling Solutions LLC
At Home & Hauling Solutions LLC, residents throughout the Terre Haute, IN area turn to us for all of their residential demolition needs, including barn demolition, interior demolition, pool removal, oil tank removal, and much more. more
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New Concepts Clearing
New Concepts Clearing offers comprehensive demolition and site preparation services to the Brazil, Indiana area. Our team of experts can tear down residential and commercial structures of all shapes and sizes, including oil tank removal. 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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