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Underground Storage Tanks in Pender County, NC — 124 facilities, 133 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Pender County, population 59,850.

124UST facilities
72tanks in service
343closed tanks
133leak records
34open cases
99no further action

Pender County has 124 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 72 tanks in service and 343 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 4 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 133 fuel releases were reported here; 99 (74% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 34 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 12.0 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well below 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 Pender County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 124 registered UST facilities in Pender County with 72 tanks currently in service, 343 closed or removed tanks, and 4 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Pender County?

133 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Pender County. 99 (74%) reached No Further Action status, while 34 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Pender County?

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