Environmental

Underground storage tanks (USTs) in Missouri are regulated primarily because they can:

ACreate zoning violations
BContaminate soil and groundwater with petroleum or hazardous substances✓ Correct
CIncrease property taxes
DBlock foundation drainage

Explanation

Leaking USTs are a major source of soil and groundwater contamination. The Missouri DNR regulates USTs under state and federal programs to prevent and remediate leaks.

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