Ace Contractors LLC
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
Chippewa Valley Excavating
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
Cloverbelt Construction LLC
Cloverbelt Construction LLC serves the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area in a number of ways. We provide our customers with high-quality services, extensive knowledge, and... more
Berg's Bobcat Service
Serving all of Western Wisconsin, Berg’s Bobcat Service knows what it takes to successfully complete all kinds of projects, no matter how big or... more
Baughman Trucking & Excavating
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
A-1 Plumbing & Excavating
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
Russ Thompson Excavating, Inc.
Russ Thompson Excavating, Inc. has proudly served the Northern Wisconsin areas of Rusk, Chippewa, Sawyer, Price, and Taylor Counties of Northwest Wisconsin for nearly 50 years.... more
Peterson Services of Rice Lake, LLC.
Peterson Services of Rice Lake, LLC. has been serving the Rice Lake, WI area for over 20 years. We offer a full range of outdoor services... more
Westaby Jim Excavating
Our team at Jim Westaby Excavating is proud to provide quality services to residential and commercial clients throughout the Gilman area. We have years of... more
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Tank Removal Tips for Bruce, 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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