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Underground Storage Tanks in Lewis County, NY — 146 facilities, 83 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Lewis County, population 28,363.

146UST facilities
77tanks in service
425closed tanks
83leak records
3open cases
80no further action

Lewis County has 146 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 77 tanks in service and 425 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 83 fuel releases were reported here; 80 (96% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 3 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 27.1 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 Lewis County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 146 registered UST facilities in Lewis County with 77 tanks currently in service, 425 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Lewis County?

83 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Lewis County. 80 (96%) reached No Further Action status, while 3 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Lewis County?

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