County file — MO
Underground Storage Tanks in Howard County, MO — 30 facilities, 14 leak records
What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Howard County, population 10,222.
Howard County has 30 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 13 tanks in service and 63 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 14 fuel releases were reported here; 12 (86% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 2 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.
That works out to 12.7 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, about equal to the Missouri average of 13.3 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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Screen an addressFrequently asked questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Howard County, MO?
The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 30 registered UST facilities in Howard County with 13 tanks currently in service, 63 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.
How many fuel leaks have been reported in Howard County?
14 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Howard County. 12 (86%) reached No Further Action status, while 2 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.
How do I check a specific address in Howard County?
Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Howard 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 Missouri DNR Tanks Program.
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The live regulatory record for any Howard County facility or leak case is held by the Missouri DNR Tanks Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.
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