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Underground Storage Tanks in Johnston County, NC — 397 facilities, 246 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Johnston County, population 192,615.

397UST facilities
446tanks in service
745closed tanks
246leak records
68open cases
178no further action

Johnston County has 397 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 446 tanks in service and 745 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 44 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 246 fuel releases were reported here; 178 (72% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 68 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 23.2 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, 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 Johnston County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 397 registered UST facilities in Johnston County with 446 tanks currently in service, 745 closed or removed tanks, and 44 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Johnston County?

246 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Johnston County. 178 (72%) reached No Further Action status, while 68 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Johnston County?

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