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Underground Storage Tank (UST)

"tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has 10% or more of its volume (including pipe volume) beneath the surface of the ground. USTs are designed to hold gasoline, other petroleum products, and hazardous materials."

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Compliance and Assurance

   
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