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Underground Storage Tanks in Russell County, KS — 63 facilities, 81 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Russell County, population 7,162.

63UST facilities
51tanks in service
140closed tanks
81leak records
24open cases
57no further action

Russell County has 63 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 51 tanks in service and 140 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 81 fuel releases were reported here; 57 (70% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 24 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 71.2 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 Russell County, KS?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 63 registered UST facilities in Russell County with 51 tanks currently in service, 140 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Russell County?

81 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Russell County. 57 (70%) reached No Further Action status, while 24 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Russell County?

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