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Underground Storage Tanks in Shelby County, IA — 77 facilities, 26 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Shelby County, population 12,025.

77UST facilities
35tanks in service
162closed tanks
26leak records
2open cases
24no further action

Shelby County has 77 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 35 tanks in service and 162 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 26 fuel releases were reported here; 24 (92% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 2 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 29.1 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the Iowa average of 22.3 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 Shelby County, IA?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 77 registered UST facilities in Shelby County with 35 tanks currently in service, 162 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Shelby County?

26 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Shelby County. 24 (92%) reached No Further Action status, while 2 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Shelby County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Shelby 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 Iowa DNR UST Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Shelby County facility or leak case is held by the Iowa DNR UST Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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