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Underground Storage Tanks in Lincoln County, NC — 196 facilities, 161 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Lincoln County, population 82,758.

196UST facilities
214tanks in service
419closed tanks
161leak records
35open cases
126no further action

Lincoln County has 196 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 214 tanks in service and 419 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 18 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 161 fuel releases were reported here; 126 (78% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 35 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 25.9 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 Lincoln County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 196 registered UST facilities in Lincoln County with 214 tanks currently in service, 419 closed or removed tanks, and 18 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Lincoln County?

161 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Lincoln County. 126 (78%) reached No Further Action status, while 35 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Lincoln County?

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