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Underground Storage Tanks in Hernando County, FL — 252 facilities, 234 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Hernando County, population 182,273.

252UST facilities
136tanks in service
662closed tanks
234leak records
62open cases
172no further action

Hernando County has 252 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 136 tanks in service and 662 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 7 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 234 fuel releases were reported here; 172 (74% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 62 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 7.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, below 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 Hernando County, FL?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 252 registered UST facilities in Hernando County with 136 tanks currently in service, 662 closed or removed tanks, and 7 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Hernando County?

234 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Hernando County. 172 (74%) reached No Further Action status, while 62 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Hernando County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Hernando 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 Hernando 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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