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Underground Storage Tanks in Ellis County, KS — 133 facilities, 177 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Ellis County, population 29,481.

133UST facilities
89tanks in service
294closed tanks
177leak records
41open cases
136no further action

Ellis County has 133 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 89 tanks in service and 294 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 3 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 177 fuel releases were reported here; 136 (77% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 41 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 30.2 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 Ellis County, KS?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 133 registered UST facilities in Ellis County with 89 tanks currently in service, 294 closed or removed tanks, and 3 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Ellis County?

177 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Ellis County. 136 (77%) reached No Further Action status, while 41 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Ellis County?

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