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Underground Storage Tanks in Walker County, TX — 171 facilities, 61 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Walker County, population 72,244.

171UST facilities
172tanks in service
276closed tanks
61leak records
5open cases
56no further action

Walker County has 171 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 172 tanks in service and 276 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 21 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 61 fuel releases were reported here; 56 (92% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 5 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 23.8 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 Walker County, TX?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 171 registered UST facilities in Walker County with 172 tanks currently in service, 276 closed or removed tanks, and 21 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Walker County?

61 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Walker County. 56 (92%) reached No Further Action status, while 5 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Walker County?

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