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Underground Storage Tanks in Burke County, NC — 350 facilities, 275 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Burke County, population 89,714.

350UST facilities
281tanks in service
819closed tanks
275leak records
56open cases
219no further action

Burke County has 350 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 281 tanks in service and 819 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 27 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 275 fuel releases were reported here; 219 (80% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 56 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 31.3 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 Burke County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 350 registered UST facilities in Burke County with 281 tanks currently in service, 819 closed or removed tanks, and 27 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Burke County?

275 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Burke County. 219 (80%) reached No Further Action status, while 56 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Burke County?

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