Orphaned EBS snapshot

An EBS snapshot with no associated volume or AMI still incurring storage charges.

Last updated July 3, 2026

What triggers this finding

A completed EBS snapshot whose source volume no longer exists. Snapshots created by AMI workflows (`Created by CreateImage`) are excluded.

Delete snapshots that are no longer needed for recovery or compliance. Paid plans can generate batch delete commands.

Roughly $0.05/GB-month — a 500 GB snapshot costs about $25/month.

See also: Severity and savings estimates for how Parsivex calculates figures on your report.

Plain-English definitions for all 13 Parsivex waste finding types, grouped by AWS category.

How to review warnings, use dry-run commands, test in non-production, and avoid destructive mistakes — especially with S3 lifecycle scripts.

How Parsivex prioritizes findings, calculates monthly savings figures, and why estimates are not guarantees.