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Underground Storage Tanks in Harris County, TX — 8,123 facilities, 4,175 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Harris County, population 4,666,093.

8,123UST facilities
6,276tanks in service
16,145closed tanks
4,175leak records
211open cases
3,964no further action

Harris County has 8,123 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 6,276 tanks in service and 16,145 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 518 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 4,175 fuel releases were reported here; 3,964 (95% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 211 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 13.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, below the Texas average of 15.2 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 Harris County, TX?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 8,123 registered UST facilities in Harris County with 6,276 tanks currently in service, 16,145 closed or removed tanks, and 518 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Harris County?

4,175 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Harris County. 3,964 (95%) reached No Further Action status, while 211 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Harris County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Harris 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 TCEQ Petroleum Storage Tank Program.

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

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