Missouri Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in Missouri for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
Missouri Oil Tank Removal, Fuel Tank Inspection & UST Contractors
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Request to Be Listed →Missouri UST regulations are administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in Missouri
- Active regulated USTs
- 8,415
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 34,740
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 524
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 7,752 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 0.1%
- 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 Missouri
Does Missouri require a licensed UST contractor?
No exam-based license, but registration is required. Missouri requires UST contractors to register annually with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and demonstrate financial responsibility. There is no exam or competency requirement.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in Missouri?
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources oversees underground storage tank regulations in Missouri. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Missouri?
Confirm the contractor's registration with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and ask for proof of insurance and recent project references.