County file — MS

Underground Storage Tanks in Pontotoc County, MS — 97 facilities, 35 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Pontotoc County, population 31,624.

97UST facilities
73tanks in service
207closed tanks
35leak records
17open cases
18no further action

Pontotoc County has 97 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 73 tanks in service and 207 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 35 fuel releases were reported here; 18 (51% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 17 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 23.1 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, 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 Pontotoc County, MS?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 97 registered UST facilities in Pontotoc County with 73 tanks currently in service, 207 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Pontotoc County?

35 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Pontotoc County. 18 (51%) reached No Further Action status, while 17 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Pontotoc County?

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