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Underground Storage Tanks in Barbour County, WV — 68 facilities, 34 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Barbour County, population 17,458.

68UST facilities
21tanks in service
205closed tanks
34leak records
5open cases
29no further action

Barbour County has 68 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 21 tanks in service and 205 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 3 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 34 fuel releases were reported here; 29 (85% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 5 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 12.0 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well below the West Virginia average of 19.9 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 Barbour County, WV?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 68 registered UST facilities in Barbour County with 21 tanks currently in service, 205 closed or removed tanks, and 3 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Barbour County?

34 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Barbour County. 29 (85%) reached No Further Action status, while 5 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Barbour County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Barbour 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 WV DEP UST Section.

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The live regulatory record for any Barbour County facility or leak case is held by the WV DEP UST Section. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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