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Underground Storage Tanks in Scotland County, NC — 167 facilities, 82 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Scotland County, population 36,435.

167UST facilities
162tanks in service
364closed tanks
82leak records
31open cases
51no further action

Scotland County has 167 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 162 tanks in service and 364 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 37 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 82 fuel releases were reported here; 51 (62% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 31 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 44.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well 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 Scotland County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 167 registered UST facilities in Scotland County with 162 tanks currently in service, 364 closed or removed tanks, and 37 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Scotland County?

82 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Scotland County. 51 (62%) reached No Further Action status, while 31 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Scotland County?

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