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Underground Storage Tanks in Madison County, NC — 76 facilities, 53 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Madison County, population 22,161.

76UST facilities
58tanks in service
211closed tanks
53leak records
15open cases
38no further action

Madison County has 76 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 58 tanks in service and 211 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 6 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 53 fuel releases were reported here; 38 (72% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 15 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 26.2 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 Madison County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 76 registered UST facilities in Madison County with 58 tanks currently in service, 211 closed or removed tanks, and 6 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Madison County?

53 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Madison County. 38 (72%) reached No Further Action status, while 15 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Madison County?

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