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Underground Storage Tanks in Union County, NJ — 1,452 facilities, 1,228 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Union County, population 566,117.

1,452UST facilities
766tanks in service
5,132closed tanks
1,228leak records
351open cases
877no further action

Union County has 1,452 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 766 tanks in service and 5,132 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 30 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 1,228 fuel releases were reported here; 877 (71% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 351 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 13.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, about equal to 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 Union County, NJ?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 1,452 registered UST facilities in Union County with 766 tanks currently in service, 5,132 closed or removed tanks, and 30 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Union County?

1,228 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Union County. 877 (71%) reached No Further Action status, while 351 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Union County?

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