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Underground Storage Tanks in Watauga County, NC — 128 facilities, 151 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Watauga County, population 54,353.

128UST facilities
111tanks in service
299closed tanks
151leak records
52open cases
99no further action

Watauga County has 128 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 111 tanks in service and 299 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 16 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 151 fuel releases were reported here; 99 (66% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 52 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 20.4 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, 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 Watauga County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 128 registered UST facilities in Watauga County with 111 tanks currently in service, 299 closed or removed tanks, and 16 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Watauga County?

151 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Watauga County. 99 (66%) reached No Further Action status, while 52 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Watauga County?

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