Environmental

In Ohio, which property type is most commonly associated with petroleum hydrocarbon contamination?

AFormer residential subdivisions
BFormer gas stations and auto service facilities with underground storage tanks✓ Correct
CAgricultural farmland
DMulti-family apartment complexes

Explanation

Former gas stations and automotive service facilities are the most common sources of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in Ohio, typically from leaking underground storage tanks containing gasoline, diesel, or oil.

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