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Underground Storage Tanks in Columbia County, NY — 283 facilities, 316 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Columbia County, population 64,714.

283UST facilities
224tanks in service
833closed tanks
316leak records
4open cases
312no further action

Columbia County has 283 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 224 tanks in service and 833 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 12 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 316 fuel releases were reported here; 312 (99% 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 34.6 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 Columbia County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 283 registered UST facilities in Columbia County with 224 tanks currently in service, 833 closed or removed tanks, and 12 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Columbia County?

316 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Columbia County. 312 (99%) reached No Further Action status, while 4 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Columbia County?

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