County file — NC

Underground Storage Tanks in Bertie County, NC — 177 facilities, 139 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Bertie County, population 21,231.

177UST facilities
78tanks in service
415closed tanks
139leak records
41open cases
98no further action

Bertie County has 177 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 78 tanks in service and 415 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 13 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 139 fuel releases were reported here; 98 (71% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 41 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 36.7 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well 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 Bertie County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 177 registered UST facilities in Bertie County with 78 tanks currently in service, 415 closed or removed tanks, and 13 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Bertie County?

139 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Bertie County. 98 (71%) reached No Further Action status, while 41 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Bertie County?

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