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Underground Storage Tanks in Washington County, NC — 120 facilities, 85 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Washington County, population 12,442.

120UST facilities
33tanks in service
319closed tanks
85leak records
45open cases
40no further action

Washington County has 120 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 33 tanks in service and 319 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 11 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 85 fuel releases were reported here; 40 (47% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 45 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 26.5 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 Washington County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 120 registered UST facilities in Washington County with 33 tanks currently in service, 319 closed or removed tanks, and 11 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Washington County?

85 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Washington County. 40 (47%) reached No Further Action status, while 45 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Washington County?

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