Environmental

The NJ Soil Lead Guidance for residential properties provides standards for acceptable levels of lead in soil near residential areas to:

ASet property tax assessments
BProtect children from lead exposure, guiding cleanup requirements for properties with contaminated soil✓ Correct
CRegulate lead in drinking water only
DApply only to commercial property

Explanation

NJ's soil lead guidance establishes direct contact remediation standards to protect children (the primary sensitive receptor) from soil lead exposure around residences, particularly in older urban areas where lead paint, gasoline, and industrial use contaminated soil.

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