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Underground Storage Tanks in Jefferson County, WV — 125 facilities, 63 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Jefferson County, population 58,391.

125UST facilities
66tanks in service
341closed tanks
63leak records
10open cases
53no further action

Jefferson County has 125 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 66 tanks in service and 341 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 2 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 63 fuel releases were reported here; 53 (84% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 10 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 11.3 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 Jefferson County, WV?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 125 registered UST facilities in Jefferson County with 66 tanks currently in service, 341 closed or removed tanks, and 2 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Jefferson County?

63 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Jefferson County. 53 (84%) reached No Further Action status, while 10 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Jefferson County?

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