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There are approximately 581,000 underground storage tanks (USTs) nationwide that store petroleum or hazardous substances. The greatest potential threat from a leaking UST is contamination of groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly half of all Americans. EPA, states, and tribes work together to protect the environment and human health from potential UST releases. You can learn more about USTs on our Basic Information page.
Highlights
Draft Petroleum Vapor Intrusion Guidance Public input period extended through June 24, 2013
Petroleum Brownfields 2013: Opportunities For Action
Proposal Revising Underground Storage Tank Regulations - Comment Period Closed
Petroleum Vapor Intrusion Compendium
The National LUST Cleanup Backlog: A Study Of Opportunities
Community Engagement And The Underground Storage Tank Program
USTs In Your State
Regulations require that USTs are installed properly; protected from spills, overfills, and corrosion; and properly closed. This section helps UST owners and operators meet prevention, financial responsibility, and reporting and record keeping requirements.
Regulations require that leaking USTs be cleaned up to restore and protect groundwater sources. This section includes information and resources to help UST owners and operators meet those requirements.
The redevelopment of petroleum contaminated brownfields has significant positive impacts on local communities.
EPA provides technical and financial support to tribal governments to prevent and clean up releases from USTs in Indian country.