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Underground Storage Tanks in Sterling County, TX — 19 facilities, 7 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Sterling County, population 1,216.

19UST facilities
11tanks in service
50closed tanks
7leak records
1open cases
6no further action

Sterling County has 19 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 11 tanks in service and 50 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 7 fuel releases were reported here; 6 (86% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 1 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 90.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above 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 Sterling County, TX?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 19 registered UST facilities in Sterling County with 11 tanks currently in service, 50 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Sterling County?

7 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Sterling County. 6 (86%) reached No Further Action status, while 1 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Sterling County?

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