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Underground Storage Tanks in Norfolk County, VA — 710 facilities, 456 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Norfolk County, population 248,958.

710UST facilities
327tanks in service
1,766closed tanks
456leak records
4open cases
452no further action

Norfolk County has 710 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 327 tanks in service and 1,766 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 7 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 456 fuel releases were reported here; 452 (99% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 4 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 13.1 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well below 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 Norfolk County, VA?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 710 registered UST facilities in Norfolk County with 327 tanks currently in service, 1,766 closed or removed tanks, and 7 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Norfolk County?

456 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Norfolk County. 452 (99%) reached No Further Action status, while 4 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Norfolk County?

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