Iowa UST Directory
13,226 facilities · 6,333 LUST releases
Iowa has 13,223 registered underground storage tank (UST) facilities, comprising 7,112 active tanks and 30,056 closed tanks. The state has documented 6,334 leaking underground storage tank (LUST) release sites, with 555 releases currently classified as "Open" and still requiring cleanup. This data, which highlights the scale of UST operations and associated environmental challenges in Iowa, is sourced from the EPA UST Finder program.
The substantial number of USTs across Iowa underscores the critical importance of robust monitoring and environmental due diligence to prevent contamination. Leaks from USTs pose a significant threat to soil and groundwater resources, necessitating diligent oversight for groundwater protection. Cities such as Des Moines (712 facilities, 489 releases), Cedar Rapids (401 facilities, 225 releases), Davenport (297 facilities, 181 releases), Waterloo (291 facilities, 115 releases), and Sioux City (287 facilities, 184 releases) exemplify the widespread distribution of these facilities and the associated environmental releases throughout the state.
Cities
Top Facilities
SAPP BROS OASIS
Council Bluffs, IA
PILOT TRAVEL CENTER #373
Des Moines, IA
QUIKTRIP #562
Des Moines, IA
CR1 LP VITAMIN E FACILITY
Eddyville, IA
LOVES TRAVEL STOP #411
Clive, IA
PILOT TRAVEL CENTER #913
Altoona, IA
RICHMOND & FERRY BP
Ottumwa, IA
BIG 10 MART #13
Dubuque, IA
TRAVEL CENTER OF AMERICA 254
Brooklyn, IA
KWIK STAR 509
Fort Dodge, IA
KUM & GO 1215
Ames, IA
MESKWAKI TRAVEL PLAZA
Tama, IA
PILOT TRAVEL CENTER #594
Sioux City, IA
PILOT TRAVEL CENTER #572
Williams, IA
CENTER POINT TRAVEL PLAZA
Center Point, IA
RODER GAS & OIL INC
Marcus, IA
CASEY''S GENERAL STORE 1941
Ankeny, IA
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC #043
Walcott, IA
KUM & GO 1443
Williamsburg, IA
WASPYS TRUCK STOP
Audubon, IA
Recent Releases
STREET TOWN&COUNTRY
Humeston, IA
WATERLOO WATER WKS
Waterloo, IA
CLARKE CO SECONDARY ROAD
Osceola, IA
WEBSTER CO MAINT BLDG
Callender, IA
THORNBURG OIL COMPANY
Rockwell City, IA
CULLIGAN WATER COND.
Spencer, IA
HY-VEE
Cedar Rapids, IA
WATERLOO WATER WKS
Waterloo, IA
NEVADA SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION BLDG
Nevada, IA
WAUKEE ELEM SCHOOL
Waukee, IA
JOHN DEERE PRODUCT ENGINEERING CENTER
Cedar Falls, IA
ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS
Sanborn, IA
GIT-N-GO #27
Des Moines, IA
PRONTO MARKET
Manly, IA
CASEY'S GENERAL STORE 1138
Charles City, IA
GUDENKAUF TOWING AND REPAIR
Winthrop, IA
FORMER ALBERTS AUTO
Cedar Rapids, IA
ABANDONED FILLING STATION
Corning, IA
MULDER OIL
Orange City, IA
CITY OF DECORAH
Decorah, IA
Related Guides
Iowa UST Regulations 2026
State-specific compliance guide for Iowa underground storage tank regulations
Iowa 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 Iowa?
Iowa has 13,226 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 Iowa?
There are 6,333 documented LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) releases in Iowa. 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 Iowa?
You can search for UST facilities and LUST release sites near any address in Iowa 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.