State file — IL
Underground storage tanks in Illinois
28,236 registered facilities · 17,907 tanks in service · 25,334 leak records · 5,924 open cleanup cases (EPA UST Finder snapshot, 2018–2021 state data).
Illinois runs 13.7 tanks in service per 10,000 residents (population 13,027,812). 19,410 of its 25,334 reported releases have reached No Further Action. The regulator of record is the Illinois EPA LUST Program / OSFM, which holds the live registration and case files.
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Frequently asked questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Illinois?
The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 28,236 registered UST facilities in Illinois, with 17,907 tanks in service and 66,419 closed or removed tanks across 102 countys.
How many tank leaks have been reported in Illinois?
25,334 releases are on record statewide. 19,410 (77%) were closed with No Further Action; 5,924 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.
Which Illinois county has the most underground storage tanks?
By facility count: Cook (7,547), DuPage (1,569), Lake (1,190), Kane (900), Winnebago (884). Use the county pages for tank and leak detail, or screen any specific address free at https://tankcheckusa.site/.