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Underground Storage Tanks in Scott County, IL — 35 facilities, 16 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Scott County, population 5,069.

35UST facilities
14tanks in service
84closed tanks
16leak records
5open cases
11no further action

Scott County has 35 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 14 tanks in service and 84 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 16 fuel releases were reported here; 11 (69% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 5 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 27.6 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well 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 Scott County, IL?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 35 registered UST facilities in Scott County with 14 tanks currently in service, 84 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Scott County?

16 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Scott County. 11 (69%) reached No Further Action status, while 5 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Scott County?

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