Oil Tank Removal in Keota, OK

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Wohali LLC

Fort Smith, AR

We are a Native American owned construction and demolition company providing a multitude of services for a wide range of clients. To learn more about our oil tank removal services, give us a call or request a free quote today! more

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Guthrie Excavation, LLC.

Tahlequah, OK

Guthrie Excavation, LLC. is an excavation contractor that specializes in septic and sewer lines and systems. Our staff is committed to providing total customer satisfaction, from the first phone call to project completion. We have years of experience in the... more

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Mullen Construction

Mena, AR

Mullen Construction is a general contractor based out of Mena, Arizona specializing in construction, excavation, and demolition services. We have the manpower and equipment to remove foundations, demolish old businesses, tear down barns and sheds, and much more. Don’t... more

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Tips for Removing Tanks

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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