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Underground Storage Tanks in Essex County, NJ — 1,870 facilities, 1,549 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Essex County, population 807,352.

1,870UST facilities
917tanks in service
6,933closed tanks
1,549leak records
552open cases
997no further action

Essex County has 1,870 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 917 tanks in service and 6,933 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 97 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 1,549 fuel releases were reported here; 997 (64% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 552 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 11.4 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, below the New Jersey average of 13.4 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 Essex County, NJ?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 1,870 registered UST facilities in Essex County with 917 tanks currently in service, 6,933 closed or removed tanks, and 97 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Essex County?

1,549 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Essex County. 997 (64%) reached No Further Action status, while 552 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Essex County?

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

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

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