Founded in 1955, Eckert Wrecking, Inc. is a full-service demolition company. Our experienced crew and quality equipment allow us to complete projects both big and small, including concrete removal, oil tank removal, and more. more
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Minocqua Grading Llc
Minocqua Grading LLC has the technology and training to safely perform oil tank removal services. Our goal is to achieve superior results for our clients through meticulous workmanship and responsive customer service. more
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Musson Brothers Inc
Serving Rhinelander, WI and nearby areas, Musson Brothers Inc has been providing customers with exceptional demolition services for more than 70 years. We perform house demolition, barn demolition, concrete removal, and much more. 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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