Environmental
When a NJ property is located near a former manufactured gas plant (MGP) site, potential contaminants of concern include:
AOnly radon
BPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), coal tar, and cyanide compounds that may migrate from the former facility✓ Correct
COnly asbestos
DOnly lead paint
Explanation
Former MGP sites are significant environmental liabilities in NJ. They typically contain PAHs, tar waste, benzene, naphthalene, and cyanide compounds that can migrate through soil and groundwater, affecting adjacent properties.
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