Miami home value plummets due to decades-old gas station leak

miamiherald.com

A Miami home's value has been cut in half due to groundwater contamination from a gas station leak 40 years ago. The decades-old leak from corrosive underground tanks has spread, impacting the property despite assurances that drinking water is unaffected. Cleanup efforts have been slow and ineffective. A recent discovery of higher contamination levels has further complicated the sale, with potential buyers hesitant due to permitting and remediation uncertainties.


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