Colorado UST Directory
11,359 facilities · 8,463 LUST releases
Colorado manages 11,294 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities, with 6,962 active USTs and 24,139 closed tanks. The state has documented 8,461 leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites, of which 493 are currently classified as "Open" and still require cleanup. This data, sourced from the EPA UST Finder program, underscores the significant historical and ongoing environmental considerations associated with USTs.
The prevalence of USTs highlights the critical importance of robust UST monitoring, environmental due diligence, and groundwater protection. Cities with notable UST facility counts and associated releases include Denver (1882 facilities, 1638 releases), Colorado Springs (931 facilities, 686 releases), Aurora (386 facilities, 399 releases), Pueblo (336 facilities, 259 releases), and Englewood (295 facilities, 219 releases). Continuous oversight is essential to prevent potential environmental contamination and safeguard vital groundwater resources across the state.
Cities
Top Facilities
Roaring Fork Valley CO-OP
Carbondale, CO
CCOD Fleet Maintenance Shop
Denver, CO
DPS 8th Ave Bus Fac
Denver, CO
DPS Hill Top Fuel Fac
Denver, CO
Vail Valley Jet Center LLC
Gypsum, CO
Wagner Equipment Co/ Main
Aurora, CO
Sapp Brothers Truck Stop
Commerce City, CO
Love's Travel Stop #668
Berthoud, CO
Copper Mountain Resort Vehicle Maint
Frisco, CO
Public Service Company of CO Material Dist Center
Henderson, CO
Loves Travel Stop
Burlington, CO
Green Brothers Oil LLC
Denver, CO
Downieville Fuel Stop Rexoco #35
Downieville, CO
Sunmart 507
Evans, CO
Wagner Equipment Rental Building
Aurora, CO
Gas Stop
Pueblo, CO
Circle K Store #2709846
Longmont, CO
Aspen Highlands VMF - Fueling
Aspen, CO
Snowmass Mtn - Elk Camp VMF
Snowmass Village, CO
Denver East Travel Center
Commerce City, CO
Recent Releases
Go-fer Foods Redlands
Grand Junction, CO
North Douglas Compressor Station
Rangely, CO
Headquarters District Maintenance Shop
Dinosaur, CO
Sundial Conoco
Dove Creek, CO
Rio Blanco County Maintaince Facility
Rangely, CO
Southwest Colorado Bean Producers
Yellow Jacket, CO
Pabco
Fruita, CO
Rangely Rmlr
Rangely, CO
Century Tel - Baxter Pass Tower
Grand Junction, CO
Rainbow Tavern (closed)
Dinosaur, CO
Bedrock Store
Bedrock, CO
Dove Creek Vor
Dove Creek, CO
AT&T Dove Creek RS
Dove Creek, CO
Loma Store
Loma, CO
Lay Peak Rmlr
Maybell, CO
Dove Creek Superette Inc
Dove Creek, CO
Dragon Trail Compressor Station
Rangely, CO
Dolores County Bus Barn
Dove Creek, CO
Diamond C Chevron
Dove Creek, CO
Chevron #7-0154
Fruita, CO
Related Guides
Colorado UST Regulations 2026
State-specific compliance guide for Colorado underground storage tank regulations
Colorado SpecificProperty Due Diligence
How to check for underground storage tanks before buying property
Leaking Tank Risks
Health and environmental impacts of LUST releases
Cleanup Costs
What to expect for UST remediation costs
Phase I ESA Guide
Environmental site assessments for properties with USTs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many underground storage tanks are in Colorado?
Colorado has 11,359 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 Colorado?
There are 8,463 documented LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) releases in Colorado. 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 Colorado?
You can search for UST facilities and LUST release sites near any address in Colorado 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.