South Carolina Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in South Carolina for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
South Carolina 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 South Carolina, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →South Carolina UST regulations are administered by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in South Carolina
- Active regulated USTs
- 11,053
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 36,135
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 1,959
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 11,164 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 0.4%
- 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 South Carolina
Does South Carolina require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes. South Carolina requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in South Carolina?
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services oversees underground storage tank regulations in South Carolina. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in South Carolina?
Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.