Kentucky Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in Kentucky for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
Kentucky 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 Kentucky, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →Kentucky UST regulations are administered by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in Kentucky
- Active regulated USTs
- 9,101
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 42,762
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 592
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 17,766 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 0.6%
- 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 Kentucky
Does Kentucky require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes. Kentucky requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in Kentucky?
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet oversees underground storage tank regulations in Kentucky. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Kentucky?
Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the Kentucky State Fire Marshal's Office. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.