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Underground Storage Tanks in Jefferson County, NY — 458 facilities, 348 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Jefferson County, population 120,954.

458UST facilities
313tanks in service
1,328closed tanks
348leak records
20open cases
328no further action

Jefferson County has 458 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 313 tanks in service and 1,328 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 4 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 348 fuel releases were reported here; 328 (94% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 20 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 25.9 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 Jefferson County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 458 registered UST facilities in Jefferson County with 313 tanks currently in service, 1,328 closed or removed tanks, and 4 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Jefferson County?

348 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Jefferson County. 328 (94%) reached No Further Action status, while 20 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Jefferson County?

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