County file — IL

Underground Storage Tanks in Jersey County, IL — 62 facilities, 42 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Jersey County, population 22,850.

62UST facilities
27tanks in service
154closed tanks
42leak records
6open cases
36no further action

Jersey County has 62 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 27 tanks in service and 154 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 42 fuel releases were reported here; 36 (86% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 6 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 11.8 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, below 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 Jersey County, IL?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 62 registered UST facilities in Jersey County with 27 tanks currently in service, 154 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Jersey County?

42 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Jersey County. 36 (86%) reached No Further Action status, while 6 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Jersey County?

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