Environmental
In Michigan, 'chlordane' contamination associated with older residential properties is typically from:
ALead paint removal
BSoil treatment for termites with chlordane pesticide, banned in the 1980s✓ Correct
CFuel oil spills from heating tanks
DIndustrial manufacturing on adjacent properties
Explanation
Chlordane was widely used in Michigan for residential termite treatment until it was banned by the EPA in 1988. It is a persistent organic pollutant that remains in soil for decades, creating potential contamination issues for Michigan homes treated before the ban.
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