Texas UST Directory

Texas is home to 61,238 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities. The environmental impact of these systems is evident in the 27,973 documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites across the state, with 1,359 releases currently classified as "Open" and still requiring cleanup. The state manages 42,983 active USTs and 123,759 closed tanks. Major urban centers show significant activity, with Houston having 6207 facilities and 3386 releases, Dallas 2648 facilities and 1700 releases, San Antonio 2562 facilities and 1635 releases, Fort Worth 1683 facilities and 866 releases, and Austin 1423 facilities and 745 releases.

The potential for soil and groundwater contamination from leaking USTs highlights the critical importance of robust UST monitoring programs. Environmental due diligence is essential for property transactions to identify and address potential contamination risks, safeguarding public health and natural resources, particularly groundwater. This vital UST data is sourced from the EPA UST Finder program.