County file — MS

Underground Storage Tanks in DeSoto County, MS — 264 facilities, 98 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for DeSoto County, population 178,009.

264UST facilities
314tanks in service
428closed tanks
98leak records
59open cases
39no further action

DeSoto County has 264 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 314 tanks in service and 428 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 98 fuel releases were reported here; 39 (40% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 59 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 17.6 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well below the Mississippi average of 26.4 per 10,000. Countywide numbers are context, not a verdict on any parcel — tank risk is hyper-local, falling off within a few hundred feet.

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Frequently asked questions

How many underground storage tanks are in DeSoto County, MS?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 264 registered UST facilities in DeSoto County with 314 tanks currently in service, 428 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in DeSoto County?

98 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for DeSoto County. 39 (40%) reached No Further Action status, while 59 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in DeSoto County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any DeSoto County address to map every registered tank and reported leak within a mile, with distances in feet and an A–F screening grade. Verify current records with the MDEQ UST Branch.

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The live regulatory record for any DeSoto County facility or leak case is held by the MDEQ UST Branch. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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