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Virginia UST Directory

24,507 facilities · 12,042 LUST releases

Virginia's environmental landscape includes 24,507 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities, necessitating robust oversight to prevent contamination. The state has documented 12,070 leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites, with 320 releases currently classified as "Open" and still requiring cleanup efforts. Effective UST monitoring is paramount for early detection of leaks, preventing further environmental damage, and ensuring the timely remediation of contaminated sites.

The state manages 16,577 active underground storage tanks, alongside 60,857 closed tanks. UST facilities are concentrated in urban centers, with Richmond having 1729 facilities and 1050 releases, Virginia Beach 726 facilities and 399 releases, Norfolk 711 facilities and 455 releases, Roanoke 636 facilities and 322 releases, and Chesapeake 466 facilities and 213 releases. This highlights the critical need for environmental due diligence and proactive groundwater protection measures, particularly

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many underground storage tanks are in Virginia?

Virginia has 24,507 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 Virginia?

There are 12,042 documented LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) releases in Virginia. 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 Virginia?

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