Oil Tank Removal in Preston, MN

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O'Connell Excavating & Plumbing Inc

Spring Valley, MN

O'Connell Excavating & Plumbing Inc offers demolition, excavating, and plumbing services to Lanesboro, Minnesota and surrounding areas. Our team is dynamic and able to accomplish all kinds of jobs, from barn demolition to plumbing to commercial demolition, house demolition,... more

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Gjere Construction

Mabel, MN

Gjere Construction is a general contractor in Fillmore County. Our team specializes in concrete installation and demolition, but offers a range of other services, including residential demolition, excavation, wall construction, and more. We provide prompt job completion and... 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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