County file — KS
Underground Storage Tanks in Washington County, KS — 47 facilities, 51 leak records
What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Washington County, population 5,611.
Washington County has 47 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 27 tanks in service and 133 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 2 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 51 fuel releases were reported here; 41 (80% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 10 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.
That works out to 48.1 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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Screen an addressFrequently asked questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Washington County, KS?
The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 47 registered UST facilities in Washington County with 27 tanks currently in service, 133 closed or removed tanks, and 2 temporarily out of service.
How many fuel leaks have been reported in Washington County?
51 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Washington County. 41 (80%) reached No Further Action status, while 10 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.
How do I check a specific address in Washington County?
Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Washington 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 Washington 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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