All Seasons Landscape And Lawncare
Get oil tank removal services that are safe and reliable with All Seasons Landscape And Lawncare. We provide the greater Lake Mills, WI area with... more
P's Property Preservation
Are you in need of an oil tank removal expert who can get the job done quickly and efficiently? Look no further than our woman-owned... more
Semenas Excavating & Trucking
For 70+ years, Semenas Excavating & Trucking has been offering a wide range of residential and commercial services all over east-central Wisconsin. Whether you're in... more
Meister's K & M Tree & Landscape
We strive to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction at Meister’s K&M. We don’t cut corners on any project; we... more
RG Environmental, Inc
RG Environmental, Inc, based in Deerfield, is Wisconsin’s premier demolition and environmental remediation company. We’re dedicated to fast, safe, and affordable demolition and... more
Jaeckel Bros
Established in 1921, Jaeckel Bros has been the excavation and demolition experts of Jefferson, Wisconsin and surrounding communities. For 85 years, our team of specialists has been... more
K & S Contractors Inc.
Based in Milwaukee, K & S Contractors fills the needs of residential and commercial clients in need of demolition and excavating services. Our large inventory... more
Jaw's Services Inc
Jaw's Services Inc. is dedicated to delivering projects within budget and on-schedule. We own the appropriate equipment to get the job done safely and efficiently.... more
W & D Navis Inc.
Since 1955, W & D Navis Inc. has served the earthwork and demolition needs of residential and commercial customers in Beaver Dam, WI and surrounding... more
Graceful LLC
Serving the Janesville, Wisconsin area, Graceful LLC is the company to turn to when you need demolition and excavating services. We are proud to... 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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