Environmental
Florida's extensive citrus and agricultural history has left many properties with residual pesticide contamination. The most commonly encountered legacy pesticide in Florida agricultural soils is:
ADDT and other organochlorine pesticides✓ Correct
BGlyphosate from modern farming
CMethyl bromide from current fumigation
DNitrogen fertilizer runoff
Explanation
DDT and other organochlorine pesticides (like chlordane, dieldrin, and others) were heavily used in Florida citrus and agriculture before being banned. These legacy pesticides persist in soils for decades because they are chemically stable. Properties with agricultural histories may have significant organochlorine pesticide residues that require investigation and potentially remediation before residential development.
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