Environmental
An underground storage tank (UST) on a Utah property is primarily a concern because:
AIt reduces property value by taking up underground space
BOld USTs can leak, causing soil and groundwater contamination that is expensive to remediate✓ Correct
CUtah law prohibits USTs on residential properties
DUSTs increase property taxes
Explanation
Underground storage tanks, especially older ones, can leak petroleum products or chemicals, causing serious soil and groundwater contamination. Cleanup costs can exceed the property value, and under CERCLA, liability attaches to property owners even if they did not install the tank.
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