County file — KS

Underground Storage Tanks in Barton County, KS — 162 facilities, 193 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Barton County, population 27,186.

162UST facilities
99tanks in service
393closed tanks
193leak records
38open cases
155no further action

Barton County has 162 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 99 tanks in service and 393 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 8 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 193 fuel releases were reported here; 155 (80% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 38 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 36.4 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the Kansas average of 18.8 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 Barton County, KS?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 162 registered UST facilities in Barton County with 99 tanks currently in service, 393 closed or removed tanks, and 8 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Barton County?

193 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Barton County. 155 (80%) reached No Further Action status, while 38 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Barton County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Barton 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 KDHE Storage Tank Section.

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The live regulatory record for any Barton County facility or leak case is held by the KDHE Storage Tank Section. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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