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Underground Storage Tanks in Alexander County, NC — 120 facilities, 48 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Alexander County, population 37,998.

120UST facilities
92tanks in service
249closed tanks
48leak records
8open cases
40no further action

Alexander County has 120 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 92 tanks in service and 249 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 11 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 48 fuel releases were reported here; 40 (83% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 8 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 24.2 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, above the North Carolina average of 21.8 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 Alexander County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 120 registered UST facilities in Alexander County with 92 tanks currently in service, 249 closed or removed tanks, and 11 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Alexander County?

48 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Alexander County. 40 (83%) reached No Further Action status, while 8 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Alexander County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Alexander 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 NC DEQ UST Section.

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The live regulatory record for any Alexander County facility or leak case is held by the NC DEQ UST Section. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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