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Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
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Underground Motor Fuel Storage Tanks: A National Survey

(EPA 560/5-86-013). May 1986.

A statistical study producing a national assessment of underground storage tanks systems with information on (1) the number of tanks, (2) the number of establishments with tanks, (3) the number of tank systems that failed a tightness test, and (4) factors associated with leaking. It is limited to motor fuels. (Conducted by EPA's Office of Toxic Substances.)

For assistance with accessibility for the PDFs, please email Ilana Shapiro (shapiro.ilana@epa.gov).

  • Underground Motor Fuel Storage Tanks: A National Survey (EPA 560-5-86-013). May 1986. Volume 1 - Technical Report (pdf)
  • Underground Motor Fuel Storage Tanks: A National Survey (EPA 560-5-86-013). May 1986. Volume 2 - Appendices (pdf)
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Last updated on January 3, 2022