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Underground Storage Tanks in Providence County, RI — 1,978 facilities, 1,167 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Providence County, population 639,055.

1,978UST facilities
688tanks in service
5,620closed tanks
1,167leak records
127open cases
1,040no further action

Providence County has 1,978 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 688 tanks in service and 5,620 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 4 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 1,167 fuel releases were reported here; 1,040 (89% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 127 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 10.8 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 Providence County, RI?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 1,978 registered UST facilities in Providence County with 688 tanks currently in service, 5,620 closed or removed tanks, and 4 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Providence County?

1,167 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Providence County. 1,040 (89%) reached No Further Action status, while 127 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Providence County?

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