Environmental
A property in eastern Oregon near a mining operation may have contamination from:
ALead-based paint from historic mining offices
BHeavy metals (mercury, arsenic, lead) from historic mining operations✓ Correct
CPCE contamination from dry cleaning activities
DPERC contamination from fuel storage
Explanation
Historic mining operations in Oregon (gold, silver, mercury, etc.) left behind tailings and soils contaminated with heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, lead, and other substances. These contaminated sites can be subject to state and federal cleanup requirements.
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