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Underground Storage Tanks in Gilmer County, WV — 58 facilities, 23 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Gilmer County, population 8,438.

58UST facilities
21tanks in service
155closed tanks
23leak records
1open cases
22no further action

Gilmer County has 58 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 21 tanks in service and 155 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 1 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 23 fuel releases were reported here; 22 (96% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 1 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 24.9 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 Gilmer County, WV?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 58 registered UST facilities in Gilmer County with 21 tanks currently in service, 155 closed or removed tanks, and 1 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Gilmer County?

23 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Gilmer County. 22 (96%) reached No Further Action status, while 1 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Gilmer County?

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