Environmental
A Missouri commercial property near a former industrial site has detected elevated benzene in groundwater. Benzene is regulated because it is:
AA benign mineral
BA known human carcinogen found in petroleum products and industrial solvents✓ Correct
COnly hazardous above 100 ppm
DNot regulated in Missouri
Explanation
Benzene is a known human carcinogen found in gasoline and industrial solvents. It is tightly regulated in groundwater and soil under CERCLA, RCRA, and Missouri DNR standards.
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