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Underground Storage Tanks in Bronx County, NY — 1,548 facilities, 477 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Bronx County, population 1,468,348.

1,548UST facilities
1,310tanks in service
5,136closed tanks
477leak records
18open cases
459no further action

Bronx County has 1,548 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 1,310 tanks in service and 5,136 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 57 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 477 fuel releases were reported here; 459 (96% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 18 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 8.9 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, below 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 Bronx County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 1,548 registered UST facilities in Bronx County with 1,310 tanks currently in service, 5,136 closed or removed tanks, and 57 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Bronx County?

477 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Bronx County. 459 (96%) reached No Further Action status, while 18 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Bronx County?

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