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Underground Storage Tanks in Nicholas County, WV — 175 facilities, 75 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Nicholas County, population 25,668.

175UST facilities
88tanks in service
432closed tanks
75leak records
8open cases
67no further action

Nicholas County has 175 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 88 tanks in service and 432 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 7 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 75 fuel releases were reported here; 67 (89% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 8 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 34.3 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 Nicholas County, WV?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 175 registered UST facilities in Nicholas County with 88 tanks currently in service, 432 closed or removed tanks, and 7 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Nicholas County?

75 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Nicholas County. 67 (89%) reached No Further Action status, while 8 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Nicholas County?

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