Oil Tank Removal in Mission Hill, SD

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Feimer Construction Shop

Yankton, SD

Residential and commercial customers in Yankton, South Dakota and surrounding areas count on Feimer Construction Shop to provide consistently high-quality demolition services at a fair price, including oil tank removal. more

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V's Fresh Start Cleaning LLC

Wakonda, SD

V's Fresh Start Cleaning LLC is a locally-owned and operated business specializing in several key services for homeowners and businesses, including light demolition, junk removal, and commercial waste removal. Our light demo services include deck removal, fence removal, shed demolition,... 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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