County file — CT

Underground Storage Tanks in Litchfield County, CT — 752 facilities, 141 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Litchfield County, population 187,185.

752UST facilities
311tanks in service
2,229closed tanks
141leak records
61open cases
80no further action

Litchfield County has 752 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 311 tanks in service and 2,229 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 35 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 141 fuel releases were reported here; 80 (57% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 61 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 16.6 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, above the Connecticut average of 14.2 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 Litchfield County, CT?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 752 registered UST facilities in Litchfield County with 311 tanks currently in service, 2,229 closed or removed tanks, and 35 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Litchfield County?

141 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Litchfield County. 80 (57%) reached No Further Action status, while 61 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Litchfield County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Litchfield 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 CT DEEP UST Program.

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

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