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Underground Storage Tanks in Wythe County, VA — 178 facilities, 94 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Wythe County, population 29,516.

178UST facilities
141tanks in service
464closed tanks
94leak records
12open cases
82no further action

Wythe County has 178 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 141 tanks in service and 464 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 20 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 94 fuel releases were reported here; 82 (87% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 12 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 47.8 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 Wythe County, VA?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 178 registered UST facilities in Wythe County with 141 tanks currently in service, 464 closed or removed tanks, and 20 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Wythe County?

94 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Wythe County. 82 (87%) reached No Further Action status, while 12 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Wythe County?

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