Environmental
What is 'underground storage tank' (UST) contamination and why is it a Nevada real estate concern?
AA concern only for Nevada properties adjacent to gas stations built after 2000
BPetroleum product leaks from underground tanks at former gas stations, dry cleaners, and industrial sites that contaminate soil and groundwater; discovery of a leaking UST creates significant cleanup liability and affects property value and marketability✓ Correct
CA Nevada state regulation for residential water storage tanks
DA concern only for properties in the 100-year floodplain
Explanation
Leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) are among the most common environmental contamination sources in Nevada. Former gas stations, auto repair shops, and industrial facilities often have petroleum-contaminated soil and groundwater from old USTs. Nevada's NDEP (Division of Environmental Protection) maintains a LUST database that Phase I ESAs should reference. Buyers of commercial properties — especially former retail fuel sites — must carefully assess UST liability before purchasing.
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