New Mexico Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in New Mexico for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
New Mexico 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 New Mexico, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →New Mexico UST regulations are administered by the New Mexico Environment Department. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in New Mexico
- Active regulated USTs
- 2,903
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 14,448
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 875
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 2,826 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- under 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 New Mexico
Does New Mexico require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes, for most tank work. New Mexico requires certification from the New Mexico Environment Department for UST installation, replacement, repair, and modification. Tank closure work is excluded from the certification requirement.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Environment Department oversees underground storage tank regulations in New Mexico. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in New Mexico?
For installation, replacement, repair, or modification work, confirm the credential directly with the New Mexico Environment Department. For other tank work, ask for proof of insurance, training records, and recent project references, since the state does not license those activities.