Environmental
A Colorado property near an old smelter may have contamination from:
ARadon only
BHeavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc in the soil✓ Correct
CAsbestos only
DMold only
Explanation
Properties near historical smelter sites in Colorado (common in mining communities like Leadville, Pueblo, and Globeville-Elyria-Swansea) may have soil contamination from heavy metals including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc — serious health hazards requiring disclosure.
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Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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