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Johnson Construction Company
Bemidji, MN
At Johnson Construction Company, we go above and beyond for our clients. Our goal is to exceed expectations while providing high-quality oil tank removal services... more
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North Country Excavation
Bemidji, MN
North Country Excavation, based out of Bemidji, MN, is a full-service demolition contractor providing unparalleled concrete removal, grading, excavation, and more. Our goal is to... more
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Storlie Construction
Cass Lake, MN
For 60 years, Storlie Construction has been a leader in the Brainerd, MN construction industry. The variety of high-quality services we offer includes 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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