UST Map

Tennessee UST Directory

19,063 facilities · 8,813 LUST releases

Tennessee has 19,063 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities, with 12,530 active USTs and 40,934 closed tanks. The state has documented 13,885 leaking UST (LUST) release sites, with 155 currently classified as "Open" and still requiring cleanup. This data, sourced from the EPA UST Finder program, highlights the ongoing need for diligent UST monitoring to prevent and address environmental contamination.

The potential for LUSTs to impact soil and groundwater underscores the importance of environmental due diligence and groundwater protection. Urban centers show significant activity, with Memphis having 2027 facilities and 955 releases, Nashville 1236 facilities and 254 releases, Knoxville 1044 facilities and 647 releases, Chattanooga 823 facilities and 676 releases, and Jackson 390 facilities and 123 releases. Effective UST management and robust environmental practices are essential to safeguard Tennessee's natural resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many underground storage tanks are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 19,063 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 Tennessee?

There are 8,813 documented LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) releases in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee?

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