County file — NC

Underground Storage Tanks in Graham County, NC — 47 facilities, 29 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Graham County, population 8,792.

47UST facilities
40tanks in service
102closed tanks
29leak records
5open cases
24no further action

Graham County has 47 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 40 tanks in service and 102 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 11 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 29 fuel releases were reported here; 24 (83% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 5 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 45.5 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 Graham County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 47 registered UST facilities in Graham County with 40 tanks currently in service, 102 closed or removed tanks, and 11 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Graham County?

29 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Graham County. 24 (83%) reached No Further Action status, while 5 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Graham County?

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