Family owned and operated, Mulvihill Excavating, Inc. has been serving Twin Cities Metro and all of Southeastern Minnesota since 1980. For more than 30 years, we’ve been paving the way in the demo business, raising the bar with each successfully completed... more
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S. L. Contracting, Inc.
S. L. Contracting, Inc. is a dirt service contracting company specializing in utility installation and grading in the Rochester, MN area. In addition to our specialty services, our experienced and dynamic team is able to accomplish a variety of... more
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Leonard's Excavating
Leonard's Excavating is located in Ellsworth, Wisconsin and serves nearby cities. We specialize in excavating and demolition services, including barn demolition, house demolition, oil tank removal, and more. more
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RM Schlosser Excavating LLC
RM Schlosser Excavating LLC is Durand, Wisconsin and surrounding areas' leading source for excavating and demolition services. We are dedicated to serving our customers and providing them with reliable, professional services, including oil tank removal. more
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Reglin & Hesch Construction Inc
You can rely on Reglin & Hesch Construction, Inc. when you need reliable, practical, low-cost solutions to residential and commercial projects. They specialize in demolition and construction, but they also perform excavating, grading, site preparation, and aggregate. 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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