Pennsylvania Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in Pennsylvania for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →Pennsylvania UST regulations are administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in Pennsylvania
- Active regulated USTs
- 20,778
- Federally regulated tank compartments registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 74,880
- Regulated tank compartments closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 2,625
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 19,239 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 12.8%
- 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 Pennsylvania
Does Pennsylvania require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection oversees underground storage tank regulations in Pennsylvania. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Pennsylvania?
Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.