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Underground Storage Tanks in Macon County, NC — 111 facilities, 64 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Macon County, population 34,738.

111UST facilities
93tanks in service
266closed tanks
64leak records
14open cases
50no further action

Macon County has 111 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 93 tanks in service and 266 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 11 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 64 fuel releases were reported here; 50 (78% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 14 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 26.8 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 Macon County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 111 registered UST facilities in Macon County with 93 tanks currently in service, 266 closed or removed tanks, and 11 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Macon County?

64 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Macon County. 50 (78%) reached No Further Action status, while 14 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Macon County?

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