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Underground Storage Tanks in Wayne County, MI — 4,037 facilities, 4,503 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Wayne County, population 1,754,157.

4,037UST facilities
3,263tanks in service
11,354closed tanks
4,503leak records
1,531open cases
2,972no further action

Wayne County has 4,037 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 3,263 tanks in service and 11,354 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 285 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 4,503 fuel releases were reported here; 2,972 (66% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 1,531 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 18.6 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, above the Michigan average of 16.8 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 Wayne County, MI?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 4,037 registered UST facilities in Wayne County with 3,263 tanks currently in service, 11,354 closed or removed tanks, and 285 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Wayne County?

4,503 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Wayne County. 2,972 (66%) reached No Further Action status, while 1,531 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Wayne County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Wayne 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 EGLE Storage Tank Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Wayne County facility or leak case is held by the EGLE Storage Tank Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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