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Underground Storage Tanks in Cook County, MN — 66 facilities, 45 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Cook County, population 5,337.

66UST facilities
39tanks in service
140closed tanks
45leak records
3open cases
37no further action

Cook County has 66 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 39 tanks in service and 140 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 45 fuel releases were reported here; 37 (82% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 3 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 73.1 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the Minnesota average of 19.3 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 Cook County, MN?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 66 registered UST facilities in Cook County with 39 tanks currently in service, 140 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Cook County?

45 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Cook County. 37 (82%) reached No Further Action status, while 3 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Cook County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Cook 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 MPCA UST Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Cook County facility or leak case is held by the MPCA UST Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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