County file — KS
Underground Storage Tanks in Jefferson County, KS — 50 facilities, 57 leak records
What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Jefferson County, population 19,435.
Jefferson County has 50 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 31 tanks in service and 103 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 57 fuel releases were reported here; 46 (81% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 11 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.
That works out to 16.0 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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Screen an addressFrequently asked questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Jefferson County, KS?
The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 50 registered UST facilities in Jefferson County with 31 tanks currently in service, 103 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.
How many fuel leaks have been reported in Jefferson County?
57 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Jefferson County. 46 (81%) reached No Further Action status, while 11 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.
How do I check a specific address in Jefferson County?
Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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