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
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
Twilight Trucking & Dirtwork Inc
If you're in need of demolition services in Spooner, WI, look no further than Twilight Trucking & Dirtwork Inc. We offer a stunning list... 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
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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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