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Underground Storage Tanks in Halifax County, NC — 388 facilities, 180 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Halifax County, population 53,233.

388UST facilities
240tanks in service
806closed tanks
180leak records
30open cases
150no further action

Halifax County has 388 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 240 tanks in service and 806 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 10 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 180 fuel releases were reported here; 150 (83% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 30 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 45.1 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 Halifax County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 388 registered UST facilities in Halifax County with 240 tanks currently in service, 806 closed or removed tanks, and 10 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Halifax County?

180 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Halifax County. 150 (83%) reached No Further Action status, while 30 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Halifax County?

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