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Underground Storage Tanks in Washoe County, NV — 997 facilities, 137 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Washoe County, population 460,932.

997UST facilities
613tanks in service
2,190closed tanks
137leak records
19open cases
117no further action

Washoe County has 997 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 613 tanks in service and 2,190 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 33 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 137 fuel releases were reported here; 117 (85% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 19 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 13.3 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, above the Nevada average of 12.4 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 Washoe County, NV?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 997 registered UST facilities in Washoe County with 613 tanks currently in service, 2,190 closed or removed tanks, and 33 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Washoe County?

137 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Washoe County. 117 (85%) reached No Further Action status, while 19 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Washoe County?

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

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

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