Environmental
Maine property buyers purchasing land in Aroostook County should inquire about which agricultural environmental concern?
AMercury from potato processing facilities
BPesticide residues in soil from decades of potato farming✓ Correct
CRadioactive materials from mining operations
DSalt contamination from road de-icing
Explanation
Aroostook County is Maine's 'potato country,' and decades of intensive agriculture may have left pesticide residues in the soil. Buyers should conduct appropriate due diligence regarding agricultural chemical use history.
Related Maine Environmental Questions
- Maine's largest environmental challenge facing real estate in coastal communities is:
- Maine is one of the few states to regulate 'PFAS' (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination. PFAS are significant in real estate because:
- Maine's Shoreland Zoning Act prohibits the construction of impervious surfaces (such as parking lots) within 75 feet of a great pond in the:
- Maine's radon mitigation typically involves installation of:
- Maine's Shoreland Zoning Act generally prohibits clear-cutting within how many feet of great ponds?
- Maine's Solid Waste Management Law regulates the disposal of hazardous waste. A homebuyer who discovers an illegal dump on the property they purchased:
- A Maine property contains a wetland regulated under the Natural Resources Protection Act. The landowner wants to fill part of the wetland for a driveway. They must:
- A Maine property owner discovers their well water contains coliform bacteria. This is most likely caused by:
Practice More Maine Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Maine Quiz →