County file — PA

Underground Storage Tanks in Adams County, PA — 317 facilities, 151 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Adams County, population 104,724.

317UST facilities
182tanks in service
650closed tanks
151leak records
23open cases
128no further action

Adams County has 317 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 182 tanks in service and 650 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 17 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 151 fuel releases were reported here; 128 (85% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 23 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 17.4 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, above the Pennsylvania average of 15.8 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 Adams County, PA?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 317 registered UST facilities in Adams County with 182 tanks currently in service, 650 closed or removed tanks, and 17 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Adams County?

151 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Adams County. 128 (85%) reached No Further Action status, while 23 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Adams County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Adams 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 PA DEP Storage Tank Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Adams County facility or leak case is held by the PA DEP Storage Tank Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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