Environmental
An underground storage tank (UST) on a commercial property poses a risk primarily because of:
AStructural instability of the building above it
BPotential leakage of petroleum or hazardous substances into the soil and groundwater✓ Correct
CRadon gas seeping through the tank walls
DLead contamination from old pipes
Explanation
Underground storage tanks (often holding petroleum products) pose environmental risks because they can leak and contaminate soil and groundwater, creating liability for current and past owners.
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