Nevada Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in Nevada for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
Nevada 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 Nevada, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →Nevada UST regulations are administered by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in Nevada
- Active regulated USTs
- 3,968
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 8,179
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 96
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 2,716 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 0.3%
- 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 Nevada
Does Nevada require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes. Nevada requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in Nevada?
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection oversees underground storage tank regulations in Nevada. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Nevada?
Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.