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Underground Storage Tanks in Gates County, NC — 73 facilities, 48 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Gates County, population 11,628.

73UST facilities
34tanks in service
172closed tanks
48leak records
32open cases
16no further action

Gates County has 73 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 34 tanks in service and 172 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 3 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 48 fuel releases were reported here; 16 (33% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 32 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 29.2 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 Gates County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 73 registered UST facilities in Gates County with 34 tanks currently in service, 172 closed or removed tanks, and 3 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Gates County?

48 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Gates County. 16 (33%) reached No Further Action status, while 32 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Gates County?

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