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Underground Storage Tanks in Monroe County, IL — 80 facilities, 51 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Monroe County, population 34,585.

80UST facilities
50tanks in service
148closed tanks
51leak records
13open cases
38no further action

Monroe County has 80 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 50 tanks in service and 148 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 51 fuel releases were reported here; 38 (75% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 13 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 14.5 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 Monroe County, IL?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 80 registered UST facilities in Monroe County with 50 tanks currently in service, 148 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Monroe County?

51 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Monroe County. 38 (75%) reached No Further Action status, while 13 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Monroe County?

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