Environmental
A Connecticut property is found to have elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the groundwater. The Connecticut standard for addressing this under the Remediation Standard Regulations is determined by:
AOnly the type of VOC present
BThe risk-based cleanup standards in the RSR, considering current and future land use and exposure pathways✓ Correct
CThe presence of children at the property
DThe EPA's national drinking water standards only
Explanation
Connecticut's RSR establishes risk-based cleanup standards that consider the type of contaminant, concentrations, current and reasonably anticipated future land use, and potential exposure pathways. Cleanup targets vary based on whether the site is residential, commercial, or industrial.
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