Environmental
In Montana, a buyer purchasing property near a 'former agricultural site' should be aware of potential soil contamination from:
ANatural organic matter that improves soil quality
BPesticides, herbicides, and nitrate fertilizers that may have accumulated in soil and groundwater✓ Correct
CBeneficial bacteria from crop rotation
DIncreased property values from agricultural heritage
Explanation
Former agricultural sites may have residual pesticides, herbicides (such as DDT, chlordane), and nitrate contamination from decades of fertilizer use. These can persist in soil and leach into groundwater, posing health risks.
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