Chuck Nutzmann & Sons
At Chuck Nutzmann & Sons, we provide practical, low-cost services for everyday homeowners, businesspeople, and industry leaders in Hudson, WI and surrounding areas.&... more
J G Hause Construction
Based in the St. Croix Valley and serving the Twin Cities area, as well as Western Wisconsin, J G Hause Construction is a leader in... more
Leonard's Excavating
Leonard's Excavating is located in Ellsworth, Wisconsin and serves nearby cities. We specialize in excavating and demolition services, including barn demolition, house demolition, oil tank... more
Midamerica Technical & Environmental Services
Midamerica Technical & Environmental Services is the go-to source for high-quality services in St. Paul, Minnesota and nearby communities. We can remove oil tanks safely and... more
Mulvihill Excavating Inc
Family owned and operated, Mulvihill Excavating, Inc. has been serving Twin Cities Metro and all of Southeastern Minnesota since 1980. For more than 30 years, we’ve... more
Pioneer Excavating
Serving the Menomonie, WI area, Pioneer Excavating specializes in providing superior demolition and excavating services to residential and commercial customers. We offer comprehensive services, like... more
RM Schlosser Excavating LLC
RM Schlosser Excavating LLC is Durand, Wisconsin and surrounding areas' leading source for excavating and demolition services. We are dedicated to serving our customers and... more
Rudy Excavating
In the Twin Cities Metro area, Rudy Excavating, Inc. is the first call residential and commercial customers make when they need the best services for... more
T Mann Excavating Inc
In St. Paul, Minnesota and nearby areas, T Mann Excavating Inc is the place residential and commercial customers turn to when they need interior demolition,... more
Zappa Brothers Inc
Zappa Bros provides demolition solutions of all sizes in Hudson, WI and the surrounding areas. Whether you have a large commercial building or a small... 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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