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Underground Storage Tanks in Albany County, NY — 842 facilities, 1,039 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Albany County, population 316,846.

842UST facilities
556tanks in service
2,648closed tanks
1,039leak records
1open cases
1,038no further action

Albany County has 842 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 556 tanks in service and 2,648 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 18 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 1,039 fuel releases were reported here; 1,038 (100% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 1 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 17.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the New York average of 11.7 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 Albany County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 842 registered UST facilities in Albany County with 556 tanks currently in service, 2,648 closed or removed tanks, and 18 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Albany County?

1,039 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Albany County. 1,038 (100%) reached No Further Action status, while 1 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Albany County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Albany 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 NYSDEC Bulk Storage Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Albany County facility or leak case is held by the NYSDEC Bulk Storage Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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