Underground Storage Tanks In Iowa

Overview This Feature Service provides a detailed inventory of underground storage tanks (USTs) located within the state of Iowa. It represents these tanks as point features enriched with comprehensive attribute data. Data Content and Purpose The service includes information on the operational status of tanks, facility names, precise locations including addresses and city names, and inspection histories. It also captures critical regulatory and environmental data such as the number of leaking underground storage tanks (LUST), last leak incident numbers, and tier classifications. Geographic Coverage The dataset covers multiple counties and cities across Iowa, offering a broad regional perspective on underground storage tank locations and conditions. Applications Environmental risk assessment and management Regulatory oversight and compliance tracking Urban planning and infrastructure development Public information and transparency regarding potential contamination sources Data Sources and Quality Data is collected through a combination of GPS, address matching, and photo interpolation methods, ensuring accuracy and verification against map features. The data is maintained by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is licensed under the CC0 1.0 public domain, allowing unrestricted use.