Oil Tank Removal in Wauzeka, WI

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Brockway George & Sons

Gays Mills, WI

Brockway George & Sons is a trucking, demolition, and excavating business located in Gays Mills. In 2010, we proudly celebrated our 50th anniversary. If you've seen our trucks, you'll never forget them! Pink wheels = Good deals! Reach out for a free oil... more

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Keppler Custom Hire LLC

Saint Olaf, IA

Keppler Custom Hire LLC is an excavation and demolition expert servicing the Elkader, IA area. We have a large fleet of cutting-edge equipment needed to complete any job, big or small. We gauge our success ... more

Tank Removal Tips for Wauzeka, WI

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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