Alaska Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in Alaska for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
Alaska Oil Tank Removal, Fuel Tank Inspection & UST Contractors
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If you provide oil tank removal, UST inspection, testing, or related services in Alaska, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →Alaska UST regulations are administered by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in Alaska
- Active regulated USTs
- 874
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 7,032
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 318
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 2,669 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 27.5%
- Share of occupied homes whose main heating fuel is fuel oil, kerosene or similar, 2024 estimate
Home heating oil tanks are exempt from the federal UST rules and are not in the EPA counts.
Sources: EPA, UST Performance Measures, Mid-Year FY 2026; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, table B25040 (House Heating Fuel).
Common Questions About UST Contractors in Alaska
Does Alaska require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes. Alaska requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in Alaska?
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation oversees underground storage tank regulations in Alaska. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Alaska?
Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.