County file — KS

Underground Storage Tanks in Butler County, KS — 160 facilities, 180 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Butler County, population 68,889.

160UST facilities
120tanks in service
356closed tanks
180leak records
38open cases
142no further action

Butler County has 160 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 120 tanks in service and 356 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 8 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 180 fuel releases were reported here; 142 (79% 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 17.4 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, below 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 Butler County, KS?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 160 registered UST facilities in Butler County with 120 tanks currently in service, 356 closed or removed tanks, and 8 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Butler County?

180 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Butler County. 142 (79%) reached No Further Action status, while 38 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Butler County?

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