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Underground Storage Tanks in Essex County, NY — 358 facilities, 196 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Essex County, population 38,608.

358UST facilities
179tanks in service
1,073closed tanks
196leak records
4open cases
192no further action

Essex County has 358 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 179 tanks in service and 1,073 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 6 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 196 fuel releases were reported here; 192 (98% 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 46.4 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 Essex County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 358 registered UST facilities in Essex County with 179 tanks currently in service, 1,073 closed or removed tanks, and 6 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Essex County?

196 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Essex County. 192 (98%) reached No Further Action status, while 4 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Essex County?

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