Colorado UST Directory
11,294 facilities · 8,460 LUST releases
Colorado manages 11,294 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities, with 6,962 active USTs and 24,139 closed tanks. The state has documented 8,461 leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites, of which 493 are currently classified as "Open" and still require cleanup. This data, sourced from the EPA UST Finder program, underscores the significant historical and ongoing environmental considerations associated with USTs.
The prevalence of USTs highlights the critical importance of robust UST monitoring, environmental due diligence, and groundwater protection. Cities with notable UST facility counts and associated releases include Denver (1882 facilities, 1638 releases), Colorado Springs (931 facilities, 686 releases), Aurora (386 facilities, 399 releases), Pueblo (336 facilities, 259 releases), and Englewood (295 facilities, 219 releases). Continuous oversight is essential to prevent potential environmental contamination and safeguard vital groundwater resources across the state.
Cities
Top Facilities
CCOD Fleet Maintenance Shop
Denver, CO
Roaring Fork Valley CO-OP
Carbondale, CO
DPS Hill Top Fuel Fac
Denver, CO
DPS 8th Ave Bus Fac
Denver, CO
Vail Valley Jet Center LLC
Gypsum, CO
Wagner Equipment Co/ Main
Aurora, CO
Sapp Brothers Truck Stop
Commerce City, CO
Copper Mountain Resort Vehicle Maint
Frisco, CO
Loves Travel Stop
Burlington, CO
Wagner Equipment Rental Building
Aurora, CO
Public Service Company of CO Material Dist Center
Henderson, CO
Sunmart 507
Evans, CO
Green Brothers Oil LLC
Denver, CO
Circle K Store #2709846
Longmont, CO
Downieville Fuel Stop Rexoco #35
Downieville, CO
Gas Stop
Pueblo, CO
Love's Travel Stop #668
Berthoud, CO
Ute Mountain Travel Center
Towaoc, CO
Douglas County School District- West Terminal
Castle Rock, CO
Denver Central Platte Campus
Denver, CO
Recent Releases
AT&T Dove Creek RS
No Further ActionDove Creek, CO
Dove Creek Vor
No Further ActionDove Creek, CO
Rainbow Tavern (closed)
No Further ActionDinosaur, CO
Oms #3
No Further ActionGrand Junction, CO
Craig Station
No Further ActionCraig, CO
Century Tel - Baxter Pass Tower
No Further ActionGrand Junction, CO
Buckley Ang
No Further ActionAurora, CO
7-2-11 Food Store #11
No Further ActionCortez, CO
Craig Station
No Further ActionCraig, CO
Vail Highnoon Chair 5
No Further ActionVail, CO
K Eugene Ayers
No Further ActionNunn, CO
Gasamat
No Further ActionGreeley, CO
Qwest Grand Junction Hangar
No Further ActionGrand Junction, CO
Us West Communications
No Further ActionGrand Junction, CO
Super Mart 543
No Further ActionGrand Junction, CO
Vail Assoc Inc
No Further ActionVail, CO
Vail Northwoods Chair 11
No Further ActionVail, CO
Hanson Equipment
No Further ActionGrand Junction, CO
Vail Avanti Chair 2
No Further ActionVail, CO
Dove Creek Superette Inc
No Further ActionDove Creek, CO
Related Guides
Property Due Diligence
How to check for underground storage tanks before buying property
Leaking Tank Risks
Health and environmental impacts of LUST releases
Cleanup Costs
What to expect for UST remediation costs
Phase I ESA Guide
Environmental site assessments for properties with USTs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Colorado?
Colorado has 11,294 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 Colorado?
There are 8,460 documented LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) releases in Colorado. 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 Colorado?
You can search for UST facilities and LUST release sites near any address in Colorado 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.