County file — RI

Underground Storage Tanks in Bristol County, RI — 147 facilities, 114 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Bristol County, population 49,181.

147UST facilities
48tanks in service
383closed tanks
114leak records
12open cases
102no further action

Bristol County has 147 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 48 tanks in service and 383 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 114 fuel releases were reported here; 102 (89% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 12 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 9.8 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, below the Rhode Island average of 12.1 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 Bristol County, RI?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 147 registered UST facilities in Bristol County with 48 tanks currently in service, 383 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Bristol County?

114 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Bristol County. 102 (89%) reached No Further Action status, while 12 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Bristol County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Bristol 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 RIDEM UST Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Bristol County facility or leak case is held by the RIDEM UST Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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