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Underground Storage Tanks in Knox County, TN — 1,119 facilities, 1,022 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Knox County, population 462,094.

1,119UST facilities
827tanks in service
2,574closed tanks
1,022leak records
12open cases
1,010no further action

Knox County has 1,119 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 827 tanks in service and 2,574 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 71 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 1,022 fuel releases were reported here; 1,010 (99% 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 17.9 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, about equal to the Tennessee average of 18.5 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 Knox County, TN?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 1,119 registered UST facilities in Knox County with 827 tanks currently in service, 2,574 closed or removed tanks, and 71 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Knox County?

1,022 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Knox County. 1,010 (99%) reached No Further Action status, while 12 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Knox County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Knox 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 TDEC UST Division.

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

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