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Underground Storage Tanks in Ocean County, NJ — 1,115 facilities, 598 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Ocean County, population 597,487.

1,115UST facilities
711tanks in service
3,109closed tanks
598leak records
123open cases
475no further action

Ocean County has 1,115 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 711 tanks in service and 3,109 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 38 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 598 fuel releases were reported here; 475 (79% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 123 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 11.9 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 Ocean County, NJ?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 1,115 registered UST facilities in Ocean County with 711 tanks currently in service, 3,109 closed or removed tanks, and 38 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Ocean County?

598 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Ocean County. 475 (79%) reached No Further Action status, while 123 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Ocean County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Ocean 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 Ocean 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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