EnvironmentalIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is 'chlordane' and why is it a concern in older Delaware residential properties?

AA water treatment chemical used in older wells

BA pesticide formerly used to treat soil for termites; banned in 1988 and can persist in soil and structures, creating contamination concerns in pre-1988 homesCorrect

CSimply an older refrigerant chemical once commonly used in aging residential HVAC systems, a position that many in the industry would generally find reasonable

DA chemical used in older insulation materials

Why A pesticide formerly used to treat soil for termites; banned in 1988 and can persist in soil and structures, creating contamination concerns in pre-1988 homes Is Correct

Answer B: A pesticide formerly used to treat soil for termites; banned in 1988 and can persist in soil and structures, creating contamination concerns in pre-1988 homes

Chlordane was a pesticide widely used for termite treatment in residential properties until the EPA banned it in 1988. It is persistent, can remain in soil and building materials, and is a known carcinogen — requiring disclosure as a potential environmental concern.

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