Environmental
An underground storage tank (UST) on a property may create environmental liability because:
AThey are prohibited by AREC regulations
BLeaking tanks can contaminate soil and groundwater with petroleum products✓ Correct
CThey reduce property taxes
DThey violate residential zoning in most Alabama counties
Explanation
Underground storage tanks — especially older ones — can corrode and leak, releasing petroleum or other chemicals into the soil and groundwater. The owner may be responsible for expensive cleanup and can face civil liability.
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