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Underground Storage Tanks in Queens County, NY — 4,004 facilities, 998 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Queens County, population 2,385,994.

4,004UST facilities
2,650tanks in service
12,588closed tanks
998leak records
59open cases
939no further action

Queens County has 4,004 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 2,650 tanks in service and 12,588 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 85 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 998 fuel releases were reported here; 939 (94% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 59 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 11.1 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, about equal to 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 Queens County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 4,004 registered UST facilities in Queens County with 2,650 tanks currently in service, 12,588 closed or removed tanks, and 85 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Queens County?

998 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Queens County. 939 (94%) reached No Further Action status, while 59 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Queens County?

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