South Carolina UST Directory

South Carolina manages 15,286 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities, with 10,128 documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites. Of these, 2,270 releases are currently classified as "Open," indicating ongoing cleanup requirements. The state currently has 10,292 active USTs, alongside 35,713 closed tanks, underscoring the historical and ongoing potential for environmental contamination, particularly impacting soil and groundwater resources.

The prevalence of LUST sites highlights the critical importance of robust UST monitoring, environmental due diligence, and proactive groundwater protection measures. Cities such as COLUMBIA (952 facilities, 603 releases), GREENVILLE (797 facilities, 569 releases), SPARTANBURG (543 facilities, 357 releases), CHARLESTON (534 facilities, 447 releases), and FLORENCE (385 facilities, 286 releases) exemplify areas with significant facility counts and associated releases. Continuous oversight is vital to prevent further contamination and safeguard environmental health. This UST data is sourced from the EPA UST Finder program.