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Underground Storage Tanks in Whatcom County, WA — 551 facilities, 125 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Whatcom County, population 218,190.

551UST facilities
334tanks in service
1,192closed tanks
125leak records
118open cases
3no further action

Whatcom County has 551 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 334 tanks in service and 1,192 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 13 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 125 fuel releases were reported here; 3 (2% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 118 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 15.3 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the Washington average of 11.8 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 Whatcom County, WA?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 551 registered UST facilities in Whatcom County with 334 tanks currently in service, 1,192 closed or removed tanks, and 13 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Whatcom County?

125 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Whatcom County. 3 (2%) reached No Further Action status, while 118 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Whatcom County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Whatcom 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 WA Ecology UST Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Whatcom County facility or leak case is held by the WA Ecology UST Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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