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Underground Storage Tanks in Wilson County, NC — 364 facilities, 283 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Wilson County, population 83,196.

364UST facilities
253tanks in service
834closed tanks
283leak records
99open cases
184no further action

Wilson County has 364 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 253 tanks in service and 834 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 47 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 283 fuel releases were reported here; 184 (65% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 99 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 30.4 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 Wilson County, NC?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 364 registered UST facilities in Wilson County with 253 tanks currently in service, 834 closed or removed tanks, and 47 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Wilson County?

283 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Wilson County. 184 (65%) reached No Further Action status, while 99 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Wilson County?

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