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Ace Contractors LLC

Chippewa Falls, WI

At Ace Contractors, we take pride in being the premier commercial and residential demolition business in the Chippewa Valley area. We are committed to providing... more

AC

Baughman Trucking & Excavating

Holcombe, WI

Baughman Trucking & Excavating has been providing Holcombe, WI with timely and affordable services since 1965. Our experienced team and fleet of equipment are capable... more

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A-1 Plumbing & Excavating

Exeland, WI

A-1 Plumbing & Excavating is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving Sawyer County and surrounding areas for more than 45 years. We... more

AP

Chippewa Valley Excavating

Bloomer, WI

Chippewa Valley Excavating has been a coveted demolition and excavation resource in the Eau Claire, WI area for over 14 years. It is our mission... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Thornapple, 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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