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Underground Storage Tanks in Aurora County, SD — 20 facilities, 23 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Aurora County, population 2,760.

20UST facilities
12tanks in service
67closed tanks
23leak records
2open cases
21no further action

Aurora County has 20 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 12 tanks in service and 67 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 1 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 23 fuel releases were reported here; 21 (91% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 2 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 43.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the South Dakota average of 32.8 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 Aurora County, SD?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 20 registered UST facilities in Aurora County with 12 tanks currently in service, 67 closed or removed tanks, and 1 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Aurora County?

23 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Aurora County. 21 (91%) reached No Further Action status, while 2 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Aurora County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Aurora 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 SD DANR Tanks & Spills.

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The live regulatory record for any Aurora County facility or leak case is held by the SD DANR Tanks & Spills. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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