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Fink's Paving, Excavating & Concrete

Mount Horeb, WI
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Since 1972, Fink's Paving, Excavating & Concrete has dedicated itself to setting the standard in the demolition industry. For more than 45 years, we have been&... more

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Meister's K & M Tree & Landscape

Lodi, WI

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

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Ray Zobel & Sons Inc

Reedsburg, WI

Ray Zobel & Sons Inc specializes in a variety of demolition and excavating services. We approach every project with the highest degree of professionalism... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Lone Rock, WI

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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