Raveling, Inc, conveniently located in Melvin, IA was founded in 1978 by owner Bruce Raveling. For over 30 years, Raveling's has specialized in crane & equipment rental and services, excavation dirt work, general contracting, and heavy hauling. One of the keys... more
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Triple D Contracting, Inc.
At Triple D Contracting, Inc., we own excavators, side dumps, payloads, and skid steer loaders with the ability to tear out and haul away anything from oil tanks to multi-story buildings. Contact us today to get a free quote! more
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Vander Pol Excavating
Serving the Orange City, Iowa area, Vander Pol Excavating works hard to provide customers with exceptional results. We offer a wide range of services and have the experience needed to complete projects of all sizes and complexities, including oil tank... 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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