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Underground Storage Tanks in Hertford County, NC — 148 facilities, 125 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Hertford County, population 24,332.

148UST facilities
95tanks in service
398closed tanks
125leak records
52open cases
73no further action

Hertford County has 148 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 95 tanks in service and 398 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 9 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 125 fuel releases were reported here; 73 (58% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 52 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 39.0 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 Hertford County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 148 registered UST facilities in Hertford County with 95 tanks currently in service, 398 closed or removed tanks, and 9 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Hertford County?

125 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Hertford County. 73 (58%) reached No Further Action status, while 52 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Hertford County?

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