County file — IA

Underground Storage Tanks in Van Buren County, IA — 50 facilities, 25 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Van Buren County, population 7,429.

50UST facilities
27tanks in service
108closed tanks
25leak records
3open cases
22no further action

Van Buren County has 50 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 27 tanks in service and 108 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 25 fuel releases were reported here; 22 (88% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 3 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 36.3 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 Van Buren County, IA?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 50 registered UST facilities in Van Buren County with 27 tanks currently in service, 108 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Van Buren County?

25 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Van Buren County. 22 (88%) reached No Further Action status, while 3 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Van Buren County?

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