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Arkansas UST Directory

10,771 facilities · 1,239 LUST releases

Arkansas has 10,771 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities, comprising 6,610 active tanks and 22,542 closed tanks. The presence of these tanks necessitates diligent monitoring to prevent environmental contamination. Unfortunately, the state has 1,337 documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites, with 118 releases currently classified as "Open" and still requiring cleanup. This underscores the critical importance of robust UST monitoring, environmental due diligence, and proactive measures to safeguard natural resources.

The impact of LUSTs is distributed across various communities, highlighting the need for comprehensive groundwater protection efforts. For example, LITTLE ROCK has 793 facilities and 130 releases, FORT SMITH has 420 facilities and 45 releases, and NORTH LITTLE ROCK has 346 facilities and 68 releases. PINE BLUFF reports 283 facilities and 42 releases, while HOT SPRINGS has 273 facilities and 45 releases. Effective management and remediation of these sites are vital to protect groundwater and surrounding environments. UST data for these efforts is sourced from the EPA UST Finder program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many underground storage tanks are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 10,771 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 Arkansas?

There are 1,239 documented LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) releases in Arkansas. 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 Arkansas?

You can search for UST facilities and LUST release sites near any address in Arkansas 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.