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Underground Storage Tanks in Cumberland County, NC — 650 facilities, 388 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Cumberland County, population 329,248.

650UST facilities
619tanks in service
1,434closed tanks
388leak records
120open cases
268no further action

Cumberland County has 650 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 619 tanks in service and 1,434 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 57 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 388 fuel releases were reported here; 268 (69% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 120 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 18.8 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, below 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 Cumberland County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 650 registered UST facilities in Cumberland County with 619 tanks currently in service, 1,434 closed or removed tanks, and 57 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Cumberland County?

388 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Cumberland County. 268 (69%) reached No Further Action status, while 120 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Cumberland County?

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