District of Columbia Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in District of Columbia for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →District of Columbia UST regulations are administered by the DC Department of Energy & Environment. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in District of Columbia
- Active regulated USTs
- 513
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 3,783
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 104
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 1,070 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 0.8%
- 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 District of Columbia
Does District of Columbia require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes. District of Columbia requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the District Department of Energy and Environment.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in District of Columbia?
The DC Department of Energy & Environment oversees underground storage tank regulations in District of Columbia. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in District of Columbia?
Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the District Department of Energy and Environment. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.