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Underground Storage Tanks in Jackson County, NC — 142 facilities, 103 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Jackson County, population 41,834.

142UST facilities
139tanks in service
320closed tanks
103leak records
24open cases
79no further action

Jackson County has 142 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 139 tanks in service and 320 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 16 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 103 fuel releases were reported here; 79 (77% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 24 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 33.2 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 Jackson County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 142 registered UST facilities in Jackson County with 139 tanks currently in service, 320 closed or removed tanks, and 16 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Jackson County?

103 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Jackson County. 79 (77%) reached No Further Action status, while 24 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Jackson County?

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