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Underground Storage Tanks in Alachua County, FL — 642 facilities, 475 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Alachua County, population 262,216.

642UST facilities
286tanks in service
1,852closed tanks
475leak records
135open cases
340no further action

Alachua County has 642 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 286 tanks in service and 1,852 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 17 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 475 fuel releases were reported here; 340 (72% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 135 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 10.9 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, above the Florida average of 9.9 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 Alachua County, FL?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 642 registered UST facilities in Alachua County with 286 tanks currently in service, 1,852 closed or removed tanks, and 17 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Alachua County?

475 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Alachua County. 340 (72%) reached No Further Action status, while 135 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Alachua County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Alachua 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 Florida DEP Storage Tank Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Alachua County facility or leak case is held by the Florida DEP Storage Tank Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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