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Underground Storage Tanks in Shelby County, AL — 353 facilities, 134 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Shelby County, population 214,666.

353UST facilities
368tanks in service
603closed tanks
134leak records
19open cases
115no further action

Shelby County has 353 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 368 tanks in service and 603 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 42 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 134 fuel releases were reported here; 115 (86% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 19 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 17.1 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well below the Alabama average of 24.3 per 10,000. Countywide numbers are context, not a verdict on any parcel — tank risk is hyper-local, falling off within a few hundred feet.

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Frequently asked questions

How many underground storage tanks are in Shelby County, AL?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 353 registered UST facilities in Shelby County with 368 tanks currently in service, 603 closed or removed tanks, and 42 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Shelby County?

134 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Shelby County. 115 (86%) reached No Further Action status, while 19 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Shelby County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Shelby County address to map every registered tank and reported leak within a mile, with distances in feet and an A–F screening grade. Verify current records with the ADEM UST Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Shelby County facility or leak case is held by the ADEM UST Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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