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Underground Storage Tanks in Schenectady County, NY — 403 facilities, 462 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Schenectady County, population 157,894.

403UST facilities
247tanks in service
1,305closed tanks
462leak records
10open cases
452no further action

Schenectady County has 403 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 247 tanks in service and 1,305 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 6 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 462 fuel releases were reported here; 452 (98% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 10 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 15.6 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 Schenectady County, NY?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 403 registered UST facilities in Schenectady County with 247 tanks currently in service, 1,305 closed or removed tanks, and 6 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Schenectady County?

462 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Schenectady County. 452 (98%) reached No Further Action status, while 10 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Schenectady County?

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