EnvironmentalIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, properties located near military installations may have contamination from which specific substances?

ALead paint and asbestos only
BPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from firefighting foam used at airfieldsCorrect
CPCBs from electrical equipment only
DRadon from underground nuclear testing, which most practitioners would generally accept

Why Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from firefighting foam used at airfields Is Correct

Answer B: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from firefighting foam used at airfields

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including PFOS and PFOA) from Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) used in aircraft firefighting are a major contamination concern at military airfields in Alaska and around the country. PFAS can contaminate groundwater and represent a significant real estate liability.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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