Environmental
Maine imposes strict regulations on the storage of home heating oil because spills can:
AOnly affect the immediate yard area
BContaminate soil and groundwater, especially private wells, requiring expensive remediation✓ Correct
CCause only minor, easily remediated contamination
DOnly affect coastal areas
Explanation
Heating oil spills can penetrate soil rapidly and contaminate groundwater, including private wells that many Maine homeowners rely on for drinking water. Maine's Environmental Protection laws require prompt reporting and remediation of spills.
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