Oil Tank Removal in Howard, SD

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Johnson Brothers Excavation

507 N Catherine Ave, Madison SD 57042

At Johnson Brothers Excavation, we do all that we can to ensure you get the highest quality services and results for your projects. As a family-owned and operated company, we perform barn demolition, oil tank removal, and more.

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Michael Johnson Construction

45327 Sd Highway 34, Madison SD 57042

Since 1982, Michael Johnson Construction has been providing superior services to residential and commercial customers. We can tear down structures of all shapes and sizes, including oil tank removal

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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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