State file — NV
Underground storage tanks in Nevada
4,200 registered facilities · 3,726 tanks in service · 2,406 leak records · 167 open cleanup cases (EPA UST Finder snapshot, 2018–2021 state data).
Nevada runs 12.4 tanks in service per 10,000 residents (population 2,994,047). 2,234 of its 2,406 reported releases have reached No Further Action. The regulator of record is the NDEP UST Program, which holds the live registration and case files.
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| County | Facilities | Tanks in service | Leak records | Open cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City County | 162 | 112 | 143 | 7 |
| Churchill County | 82 | 36 | 63 | 3 |
| Clark County | 1,859 | 2,304 | 1,411 | 107 |
| Douglas County | 140 | 69 | 93 | 3 |
| Elko County | 242 | 156 | 122 | 8 |
| Esmeralda County | 19 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Eureka County | 29 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
| Humboldt County | 124 | 76 | 56 | 7 |
| Lander County | 52 | 13 | 76 | 6 |
| Lincoln County | 54 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| Lyon County | 114 | 82 | 95 | 3 |
| Mineral County | 43 | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| Nye County | 116 | 125 | 67 | 0 |
| Pershing County | 50 | 36 | 45 | 3 |
| Storey County | 17 | 12 | 17 | 0 |
| Washoe County | 997 | 613 | 137 | 19 |
| White Pine County | 100 | 42 | 41 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Nevada?
The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 4,200 registered UST facilities in Nevada, with 3,726 tanks in service and 8,201 closed or removed tanks across 17 countys.
How many tank leaks have been reported in Nevada?
2,406 releases are on record statewide. 2,234 (93%) were closed with No Further Action; 167 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.
Which Nevada county has the most underground storage tanks?
By facility count: Clark (1,859), Washoe (997), Elko (242), Carson City (162), Douglas (140). Use the county pages for tank and leak detail, or screen any specific address free at https://tankcheckusa.site/.