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Underground Storage Tanks in Raleigh County, WV — 390 facilities, 147 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Raleigh County, population 79,816.

390UST facilities
190tanks in service
916closed tanks
147leak records
17open cases
130no further action

Raleigh County has 390 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 190 tanks in service and 916 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 8 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 147 fuel releases were reported here; 130 (88% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 17 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 23.8 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, 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 Raleigh County, WV?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 390 registered UST facilities in Raleigh County with 190 tanks currently in service, 916 closed or removed tanks, and 8 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Raleigh County?

147 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Raleigh County. 130 (88%) reached No Further Action status, while 17 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Raleigh County?

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