County file — NY

Underground Storage Tanks in Chautauqua County, NY — 440 facilities, 407 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Chautauqua County, population 131,858.

440UST facilities
231tanks in service
1,133closed tanks
407leak records
2open cases
405no further action

Chautauqua County has 440 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 231 tanks in service and 1,133 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 20 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 407 fuel releases were reported here; 405 (100% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 2 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 Chautauqua County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 440 registered UST facilities in Chautauqua County with 231 tanks currently in service, 1,133 closed or removed tanks, and 20 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Chautauqua County?

407 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Chautauqua County. 405 (100%) reached No Further Action status, while 2 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Chautauqua County?

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