Alaska UST Directory

Alaska faces significant environmental management challenges concerning underground storage tanks (USTs). The state currently has 2,642 registered UST facilities, and a substantial 2,187 documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites. Of these, 288 releases are still classified as "Open," indicating ongoing cleanup requirements. With 835 active underground storage tanks and 5,991 closed tanks, continuous UST monitoring is vital to prevent new contamination and ensure the integrity of these systems over time.

The potential for environmental contamination, particularly to groundwater, underscores the critical importance of robust environmental due diligence. Protecting Alaska's precious groundwater resources from petroleum and other hazardous substance releases is a key concern. Data sourced from the EPA UST Finder program reveals the distribution of facilities and releases, with Anchorage having 886 facilities and 4 releases, Fairbanks 367 facilities and 4 releases, Juneau 100 facilities and 1 release, Wasilla 70 facilities and 4 releases, and Kenai 70 facilities and 0 releases. Proactive management