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Underground Storage Tanks in Socorro County, NM — 89 facilities, 48 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Socorro County, population 18,124.

89UST facilities
39tanks in service
228closed tanks
48leak records
23open cases
25no further action

Socorro County has 89 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 39 tanks in service and 228 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 3 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 48 fuel releases were reported here; 25 (52% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 23 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 21.5 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 Socorro County, NM?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 89 registered UST facilities in Socorro County with 39 tanks currently in service, 228 closed or removed tanks, and 3 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Socorro County?

48 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Socorro County. 25 (52%) reached No Further Action status, while 23 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Socorro County?

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