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Underground Storage Tanks in Galax County, VA — 89 facilities, 24 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Galax County, population 7,056.

89UST facilities
47tanks in service
218closed tanks
24leak records
2open cases
22no further action

Galax County has 89 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 47 tanks in service and 218 tanks that have been closed or removed. Over the life of the program, 24 fuel releases were reported here; 22 (92% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 2 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 66.6 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above the Virginia average of 19.5 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 Galax County, VA?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 89 registered UST facilities in Galax County with 47 tanks currently in service, 218 closed or removed tanks, and 0 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Galax County?

24 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Galax County. 22 (92%) reached No Further Action status, while 2 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Galax County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Galax 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 Virginia DEQ Petroleum Storage Tanks.

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The live regulatory record for any Galax County facility or leak case is held by the Virginia DEQ Petroleum Storage Tanks. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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