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Underground Storage Tanks in Forsyth County, NC — 935 facilities, 1,023 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Forsyth County, population 375,124.

935UST facilities
808tanks in service
2,214closed tanks
1,023leak records
264open cases
759no further action

Forsyth County has 935 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 808 tanks in service and 2,214 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 94 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 1,023 fuel releases were reported here; 759 (74% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 264 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 21.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, about equal to 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 Forsyth County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 935 registered UST facilities in Forsyth County with 808 tanks currently in service, 2,214 closed or removed tanks, and 94 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Forsyth County?

1,023 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Forsyth County. 759 (74%) reached No Further Action status, while 264 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Forsyth County?

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