Environmental

An Oklahoma property near the former Tar Creek Superfund site in Ottawa County, one of the most contaminated Superfund sites in the US, should be evaluated for:

AOnly structural issues from mining subsidence
BHeavy metal contamination (lead, zinc, cadmium) from mining chat piles and drainage, affecting soil, groundwater, and air quality✓ Correct
COil and gas contamination only
DStandard residential environmental concerns only

Explanation

The Tar Creek area in Ottawa County is contaminated by lead, zinc, and cadmium from historic lead and zinc mining operations, including large chat piles (mining waste). This is one of Oklahoma's most significant environmental contamination issues affecting real property values and habitability.

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