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Underground Storage Tanks in Wells County, ND — 38 facilities, 9 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Wells County, population 4,218.

38UST facilities
23tanks in service
79closed tanks
9leak records
1open cases
8no further action

Wells County has 38 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 23 tanks in service and 79 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 7 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 9 fuel releases were reported here; 8 (89% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 1 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 54.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the North Dakota average of 32.3 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 Wells County, ND?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 38 registered UST facilities in Wells County with 23 tanks currently in service, 79 closed or removed tanks, and 7 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Wells County?

9 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Wells County. 8 (89%) reached No Further Action status, while 1 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Wells County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Wells 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 North Dakota DEQ UST Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Wells County facility or leak case is held by the North Dakota DEQ UST Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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