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Bielinski Excavating Inc.

Denmark, WI

Bielinski Excavating Inc. of Denmark, WI has been providing prompt and professional excavation services to the Green Bay area since 1949. We are a... more

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David Behrens Construction Inc

Marinette, WI

Locally owned and serving Marinette, Wisconsin and nearby areas, David Behrens Construction Inc offers a variety of demolition and excavation projects of all sizes and... more

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Dura Construction

Marinette, WI

Dura Construction provides the Marinette, Wisconsin area with a variety of services, including oil tank removal. When working with us, customers can expect high-quality workmanship,... more

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Miesler Construction

Luxemburg, WI

Miesler Construction is a general contractor that specializes in excavation services in the Algoma, WI area. In our over 15 years in business, we have expanded... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Forestville, 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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