County file — WV

Underground Storage Tanks in Braxton County, WV — 130 facilities, 42 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Braxton County, population 14,889.

130UST facilities
38tanks in service
357closed tanks
42leak records
9open cases
33no further action

Braxton County has 130 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 38 tanks in service and 357 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 4 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 42 fuel releases were reported here; 33 (79% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 9 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 25.5 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, well above 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 Braxton County, WV?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 130 registered UST facilities in Braxton County with 38 tanks currently in service, 357 closed or removed tanks, and 4 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Braxton County?

42 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Braxton County. 33 (79%) reached No Further Action status, while 9 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Braxton County?

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