Environmental
Underground storage tanks (USTs) are a significant environmental concern in real estate primarily because they can:
AAffect title insurance coverage
BLeak petroleum products and contaminate soil and groundwater✓ Correct
CReduce property taxes
DTrigger automatic rezoning of the property
Explanation
USTs, often found at gas stations and industrial sites, frequently corrode over time and leak petroleum products, which can migrate through soil and contaminate groundwater — creating costly cleanup liability.
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