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Underground Storage Tanks in Hancock County, MS — 101 facilities, 72 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Hancock County, population 48,810.

101UST facilities
87tanks in service
204closed tanks
72leak records
44open cases
28no further action

Hancock County has 101 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 87 tanks in service and 204 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 3 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 72 fuel releases were reported here; 28 (39% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 44 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 17.8 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 Hancock County, MS?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 101 registered UST facilities in Hancock County with 87 tanks currently in service, 204 closed or removed tanks, and 3 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Hancock County?

72 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Hancock County. 28 (39%) reached No Further Action status, while 44 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Hancock County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Hancock 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 Hancock 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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