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Underground storage tanks, or USTs, provide a storage vessel for hazardous materials, including gasoline, ethanol or diesel fuels, buried below the ground and out of sight. While USTs are an effective, space-saving solution for companies storing large amounts of...
Scientists agree there is a link between asbestos and lung problems. Because of this, builders no longer use it for insulation or within flooring tiles. Nonetheless, asbestos still exists within the walls of many buildings. Anyone living or working in a structure...
Lead is a chemical that has useful applications in construction and medicine. However, lead is toxic and requires special handling, or it may harm people, especially children. A person's reaction to lead exposure may depend on the levels, exposure type and length....
In short, yes, you can be liable for any contamination that your business causes. Although there can be mitigating circumstances, you are responsible for cleaning any part of the environment that you damage. There are three forms of environmental contamination...
Four New Jersey towns and an investor-owned water supplier are suing several manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals." They assert that the companies knew their products would cause water contamination, but sold them...
Because of both 20th century history and Hollywood, radiation is something most Americans have learned to fear. While manufactured items, like atomic bombs, can cause radiation poisoning, radiation also occurs naturally. Radium is a radioactive element that may be...
After an event that causes serious pollution or an ongoing environmental hazard comes to light, being able to readily afford cleanup costs may hinge on whether someone has adequate insurance coverage. Without this coverage, cleanup may be cost-prohibitive. Businesses...
Property owners may wish to get a lab-quality soil test for a number of reasons. Most importantly, they can reveal if the land has potentially dangerous contaminants. Soil testing may be an important item of due diligence before buying a home, using land for any type...
Vehicles with internal combustion engines use motor oil for lubrication. To ensure an engine has a long and productive life, car owners should regularly replace motor oil. After doing so, they should dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe and responsible way....
Even when you meticulously care for your home and land, the actions of your neighbors can impact your property value. Knowing the signs of contamination that may affect your property allows you to take action quickly and mitigate damage. Review these common red flags...