Property under contract- Oil Tank found during inspection

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Hi Everyone, 

I have a property under contract in the south side suburbs of Chicago. The inspector found an oil tank and he told me this could be a serious issue. We couldn't look at the tank because it was underground and there was not enough space to go under. 

Has anyone been in this situation before? What are the potential costs/downsides? How should I handle this problem?