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Underground Storage Tanks in Cherokee County, NC — 104 facilities, 61 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Cherokee County, population 28,342.

104UST facilities
81tanks in service
240closed tanks
61leak records
12open cases
49no further action

Cherokee County has 104 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 81 tanks in service and 240 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 14 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 61 fuel releases were reported here; 49 (80% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 12 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 28.6 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 Cherokee County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 104 registered UST facilities in Cherokee County with 81 tanks currently in service, 240 closed or removed tanks, and 14 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Cherokee County?

61 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Cherokee County. 49 (80%) reached No Further Action status, while 12 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Cherokee County?

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