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Chunky Junkers
Drumright, OK
Underground or above-ground, we remove old oil tanks with care, following safety standards to protect your property and the environment. Don't wait another day. Get... more
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Demolition Wrecking Company
Tulsa, OK
Demolition Wrecking understands that when you hire a demolition company, you're putting a lot of trust in them. They are a family owned company you... more
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Here to Help and Haul LLC
Paden, OK
Here to Help and Haul LLC is a locally owned small business offering demolition and hauling services throughout Central Oklahoma. If you want it gone,... 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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