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Underground Storage Tanks in Hancock County, WV — 102 facilities, 35 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Hancock County, population 30,680.

102UST facilities
55tanks in service
296closed tanks
35leak records
6open cases
29no further action

Hancock County has 102 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 55 tanks in service and 296 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 9 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 35 fuel releases were reported here; 29 (83% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 6 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 17.9 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, 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 Hancock County, WV?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 102 registered UST facilities in Hancock County with 55 tanks currently in service, 296 closed or removed tanks, and 9 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Hancock County?

35 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Hancock County. 29 (83%) reached No Further Action status, while 6 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Hancock County?

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