State file — WA
Underground storage tanks in Washington
16,732 registered facilities · 8,601 tanks in service · 2,983 leak records · 2,730 open cleanup cases (EPA UST Finder snapshot, 2018–2021 state data).
Washington runs 11.8 tanks in service per 10,000 residents (population 7,311,450). 139 of its 2,983 reported releases have reached No Further Action. The regulator of record is the WA Ecology UST Program, which holds the live registration and case files.
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| County | Facilities | Tanks in service | Leak records | Open cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 191 | 71 | 11 | 10 |
| Asotin County | 66 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| Benton County | 378 | 221 | 33 | 33 |
| Chelan County | 326 | 139 | 13 | 13 |
| Clallam County | 284 | 148 | 45 | 39 |
| Clark County | 641 | 444 | 78 | 73 |
| Columbia County | 43 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Cowlitz County | 356 | 206 | 58 | 55 |
| Douglas County | 92 | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| Ferry County | 56 | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| Franklin County | 311 | 143 | 10 | 9 |
| Garfield County | 35 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Grant County | 472 | 188 | 18 | 18 |
| Grays Harbor County | 358 | 145 | 73 | 68 |
| Island County | 115 | 65 | 18 | 18 |
| Jefferson County | 124 | 58 | 25 | 25 |
| King County | 3,932 | 2,118 | 1,088 | 1,041 |
| Kitsap County | 452 | 264 | 93 | 85 |
| Kittitas County | 189 | 98 | 40 | 38 |
| Klickitat County | 108 | 43 | 19 | 16 |
| Lewis County | 365 | 195 | 88 | 86 |
| Lincoln County | 188 | 15 | 9 | 7 |
| Mason County | 179 | 106 | 32 | 27 |
| Okanogan County | 193 | 92 | 20 | 10 |
| Pacific County | 93 | 44 | 25 | 25 |
| Pend Oreille County | 60 | 25 | 4 | 4 |
| Pierce County | 1,606 | 859 | 306 | 280 |
| San Juan County | 53 | 49 | 9 | 9 |
| Skagit County | 392 | 202 | 84 | 83 |
| Skamania County | 55 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Snohomish County | 1,163 | 805 | 251 | 236 |
| Spokane County | 1,189 | 503 | 90 | 55 |
| Stevens County | 160 | 57 | 20 | 16 |
| Thurston County | 531 | 343 | 71 | 64 |
| Wahkiakum County | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Walla Walla County | 276 | 102 | 16 | 16 |
| Whatcom County | 551 | 334 | 125 | 118 |
| Whitman County | 307 | 56 | 28 | 28 |
| Yakima County | 826 | 344 | 161 | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Washington?
The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 16,732 registered UST facilities in Washington, with 8,601 tanks in service and 39,919 closed or removed tanks across 39 countys.
How many tank leaks have been reported in Washington?
2,983 releases are on record statewide. 139 (5%) were closed with No Further Action; 2,730 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.
Which Washington county has the most underground storage tanks?
By facility count: King (3,932), Pierce (1,606), Spokane (1,189), Snohomish (1,163), Yakima (826). Use the county pages for tank and leak detail, or screen any specific address free at https://tankcheckusa.site/.