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Underground Storage Tanks in Jackson County, IL — 185 facilities, 140 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Jackson County, population 60,093.

185UST facilities
91tanks in service
439closed tanks
140leak records
43open cases
97no further action

Jackson County has 185 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 91 tanks in service and 439 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 140 fuel releases were reported here; 97 (69% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 43 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 15.1 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, above the Illinois average of 13.7 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 Jackson County, IL?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 185 registered UST facilities in Jackson County with 91 tanks currently in service, 439 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Jackson County?

140 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Jackson County. 97 (69%) reached No Further Action status, while 43 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Jackson County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Jackson 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 Illinois EPA LUST Program / OSFM.

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The live regulatory record for any Jackson County facility or leak case is held by the Illinois EPA LUST Program / OSFM. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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