The Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau protects groundwater resources for the citizens of New Mexico through the regular inspection of regulated facilities operating aboveground and/or underground petroleum storage tank systems, the reporting of petroleum releases to the subsurface from these regulated facilities, and remedial action directed at addressing releases from these regulated facilities.
This is accomplished by:
- Preventing petroleum releases to the subsurface through regular inspection of regulated facilities throughout the state to ensure that all required release detection equipment is present and operating correctly. In addition, staff oversees all removals and/or new installations of petroleum storage tank systems to ensure that all local, state, and federal requirements are adhered to.
- Requiring corrective action directed at the remediation of petroleum releases from these regulated facilities.
- Adhering to the regulations governing owners and operators of petroleum storage tanks located in 20.5.101-20.5.125 of the New Mexico Administrative Code. The most current NM Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations Book can be found HERE as well.
WANT MORE INFORMATION? PLEASE VISIT THESE PAGES:
| Staff/Contact Us – found HERE |
| Forms – found HERE |
| Operator Training – found HERE |
| Cleanup Technologies – found HERE |
| Corrective Action Fund – found HERE |
| Delivery Prohibitions – found HERE |
| Guidance Documents/Documentos de Orientación – found HERE / AUQI |
| Leaks, Spills and Incident Reports – found HERE |
| Preventing and Addressing Leaks and Spills (What Every Tank Owner/Operator/Tester/Installer Should Know) – found HERE |
| Prevention and Inspection FAQs – found HERE |
| Reimbursement Q and A – found HERE |
| Requests for Proposals – found HERE |
| Tank Installer Certification – found HERE |
| Storage Tank Committee – found HERE |
| Successes: Cleanups and Redevelopment – found HERE |
| Records Request (IPRA) – found HERE |
Public Information
The Bureau maintains lists to assist regulators, businesses and homeowners, as well as fulfill regulatory requirements.
Download instructions for finding information on specific leaks or tanks HERE.
- Active Leaking and No Further Action Sites (Updated 8/15/25)
- Active Petroleum Storage Tanks by County (Excel) (PDF) (Updated 8/22/2025)
- All Petroleum Storage Tanks by County (Excel) ( PDF currently not available) (Updated 8/22/2025)
- Public Record on Underground Storage Tanks (PDF Posted 11/13/2024)
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