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Underground Storage Tanks in Union County, NM — 38 facilities, 11 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Union County, population 4,237.

38UST facilities
10tanks in service
86closed tanks
11leak records
4open cases
7no further action

Union County has 38 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 10 tanks in service and 86 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 7 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 11 fuel releases were reported here; 7 (64% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 4 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 23.6 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 Union County, NM?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 38 registered UST facilities in Union County with 10 tanks currently in service, 86 closed or removed tanks, and 7 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Union County?

11 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Union County. 7 (64%) reached No Further Action status, while 4 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 NMED Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau.

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The live regulatory record for any Union 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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