UST Map

Alabama UST Directory

15,922 facilities · 4,949 LUST releases

Alabama manages 15,922 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities, encompassing 12,007 active tanks and 32,301 closed tanks. The environmental impact of these systems is evident in the 5,111 documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites across the state, with 979 releases currently classified as "Open" and still requiring cleanup. This highlights the ongoing importance of diligent UST monitoring and the critical need for robust groundwater protection strategies to mitigate potential contamination.

The concentration of UST facilities and associated releases varies across Alabama's urban centers. Birmingham reports 1057 facilities and 469 releases, Mobile has 688 facilities and 377 releases, Montgomery 628 facilities and 293 releases, Huntsville 492 facilities and 168 releases, and Tuscaloosa 367 facilities and 118 releases. These figures underscore the necessity of comprehensive environmental due diligence to prevent further releases and protect valuable groundwater resources. All cited UST data is sourced from the EPA UST Finder program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many underground storage tanks are in Alabama?

Alabama has 15,922 registered UST facilities tracked in the EPA database. These facilities contain active and closed underground storage tanks used primarily for petroleum storage.

What are LUST releases in Alabama?

There are 4,949 documented LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) releases in Alabama. These are confirmed or suspected releases of petroleum or hazardous substances from underground storage tank systems that require investigation and cleanup.

How do I check for tank contamination near me in Alabama?

You can search for UST facilities and LUST release sites near any address in Alabama using UST Map's interactive map or by browsing city-level pages. Each facility and release listing includes proximity data such as population within 1,500 feet and nearby private wells.