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Underground Storage Tanks in Lincoln County, CO — 61 facilities, 45 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Lincoln County, population 5,570.

61UST facilities
39tanks in service
125closed tanks
45leak records
6open cases
39no further action

Lincoln County has 61 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 39 tanks in service and 125 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 45 fuel releases were reported here; 39 (87% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 6 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 70.0 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the Colorado average of 12.5 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 Lincoln County, CO?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 61 registered UST facilities in Lincoln County with 39 tanks currently in service, 125 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Lincoln County?

45 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Lincoln County. 39 (87%) reached No Further Action status, while 6 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Lincoln County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Lincoln 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 Colorado OPS Petroleum Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Lincoln County facility or leak case is held by the Colorado OPS Petroleum Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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