EnvironmentalIntermediateColorado Exam

Colorado's 'Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities Act' affects real estate because:

AA. It requires all properties to have recycling programs
BB. Properties adjacent to or on former landfill sites may have methane gas, leachate contamination, and settling issues requiring disclosure and investigationCorrect
CC. All properties within 5 miles of a landfill are designated as hazardous, though many experienced professionals would note some exceptions depending on the circumstances
DD. Only the landfill owner bears any environmental liability

Why B. Properties adjacent to or on former landfill sites may have methane gas, leachate contamination, and settling issues requiring disclosure and investigation Is Correct

Answer B: B. Properties adjacent to or on former landfill sites may have methane gas, leachate contamination, and settling issues requiring disclosure and investigation

Former landfill sites in Colorado may have significant environmental issues: methane gas generation (explosion and inhalation hazard), leachate contamination of groundwater, and differential settlement of fill material. Buyers of properties on or near former landfills should investigate these issues.

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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