Kammel Excavating Inc
Kammel Excavating, Inc. is the one excavation and demolition contractor that residents of La Crosse, WI turn to. Family owned and operated since 1945, we have... more
Baker Enterprises, Inc.
As a full-service excavation company, Baker Enterprises, Inc. has performed numerous demolition projects. We’ve removed a variety of structures, including agricultural, commercial, industrial,... more
Gjere Construction
Gjere Construction is a general contractor in Fillmore County. Our team specializes in concrete installation and demolition, but offers a range of other services, including... more
Les Manske & Sons Excavating & Landscaping
Serving Stoddard, Wisconsin and nearby cities, Les Manske & Sons Excavating & Landscaping offers exceptional demolition services to residential and commercial clients, including oil tank removal, barn... 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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