State file — VA
Underground storage tanks in Virginia
24,529 registered facilities · 16,570 tanks in service · 12,140 leak records · 323 open cleanup cases (EPA UST Finder snapshot, 2018–2021 state data).
Virginia runs 19.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents (population 8,513,496). 11,815 of its 12,140 reported releases have reached No Further Action. The regulator of record is the Virginia DEQ Petroleum Storage Tanks, which holds the live registration and case files.
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Frequently asked questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Virginia?
The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 24,529 registered UST facilities in Virginia, with 16,570 tanks in service and 60,917 closed or removed tanks across 133 countys.
How many tank leaks have been reported in Virginia?
12,140 releases are on record statewide. 11,815 (97%) were closed with No Further Action; 323 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.
Which Virginia county has the most underground storage tanks?
By facility count: Fairfax County (1,299), Richmond City (941), Virginia Beach (726), Henrico (719), Norfolk (710). Use the county pages for tank and leak detail, or screen any specific address free at https://tankcheckusa.site/.