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Underground Storage Tanks in Sierra County, NM — 80 facilities, 30 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Sierra County, population 11,344.

80UST facilities
35tanks in service
189closed tanks
30leak records
10open cases
20no further action

Sierra County has 80 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 35 tanks in service and 189 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 30 fuel releases were reported here; 20 (67% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 10 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 30.9 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 Sierra County, NM?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 80 registered UST facilities in Sierra County with 35 tanks currently in service, 189 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Sierra County?

30 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Sierra County. 20 (67%) reached No Further Action status, while 10 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Sierra County?

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