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New Jersey UST Directory

23,155 facilities · 5,285 LUST releases

New Jersey faces significant environmental challenges related to underground storage tanks (USTs). The state has 23,155 registered UST facilities, with 16,816 documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites. With 12,1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many underground storage tank (UST) facilities are there in New Jersey?

There are 23,155 UST facilities across New Jersey. Out of these, 16,816 have been identified as LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) release sites. Currently, 4,672 of these releases are open and require ongoing cleanup efforts.

How many UST releases have occurred in New Jersey, and how many are still active?

New Jersey has recorded 16,816 LUST release sites. A significant portion of these, specifically 4,672 releases, are currently open and require ongoing cleanup and remediation efforts to address contamination from underground storage tanks.

Which New Jersey cities have the most UST facilities or recorded releases?

Newark City has the most UST facilities with 742, experiencing 38 releases. Jersey City follows with 455 facilities but has a higher number of releases at 399. Other cities include Paterson City (380 facilities, 32 releases) and Woodbridge Twp (305 facilities, 30 releases).