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Underground Storage Tanks in Lea County, NM — 388 facilities, 123 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Lea County, population 72,825.

388UST facilities
156tanks in service
854closed tanks
123leak records
34open cases
89no further action

Lea County has 388 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 156 tanks in service and 854 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 19 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 123 fuel releases were reported here; 89 (72% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 34 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 21.4 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the New Mexico average of 13.9 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 Lea County, NM?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 388 registered UST facilities in Lea County with 156 tanks currently in service, 854 closed or removed tanks, and 19 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Lea County?

123 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Lea County. 89 (72%) reached No Further Action status, while 34 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Lea County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Lea 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 NMED Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau.

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The live regulatory record for any Lea County facility or leak case is held by the NMED Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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