Oil Tank Removal in Aurora - Florence County, WI

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Lemanski & Son Excavating

Florence, WI

Lemanski & Son Excavating is Florence, Wisconsin's leading excavation and demolition provider. Our team is able to accomplish whatever you throw at us, including oil tank removal. more

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Berg Enterprises

Pembine, WI

Berg Enterprises offers efficient and safe oil tank removal service. We staff highly trained and knowledgeable contractors who focus on clean removals performed efficiently.  more

Tank Removal Tips for Aurora - Florence County, WI

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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