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Underground Storage Tanks in Wake County, NC — 1,414 facilities, 1,188 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Wake County, population 1,061,504.

1,414UST facilities
1,382tanks in service
2,935closed tanks
1,188leak records
281open cases
907no further action

Wake County has 1,414 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 1,382 tanks in service and 2,935 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 93 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 1,188 fuel releases were reported here; 907 (76% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 281 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 13.0 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 Wake County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 1,414 registered UST facilities in Wake County with 1,382 tanks currently in service, 2,935 closed or removed tanks, and 93 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Wake County?

1,188 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Wake County. 907 (76%) reached No Further Action status, while 281 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Wake County?

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