Environmental
What does 'MTBE' stand for and why is it an environmental concern in Rhode Island?
AMaximum Treatment Baseline Evaluation; a DEM assessment tool
BMethyl tertiary-butyl ether; a former gasoline additive that contaminated groundwater across Rhode Island when it leaked from underground storage tanks✓ Correct
CMassachusetts-to-Bay Environmental standard; a regional water quality guideline
DMinimum Toxic Building Exposure; an OSHA standard
Explanation
MTBE was a gasoline additive used to reduce emissions that was found to contaminate groundwater at very low concentrations due to its high solubility and mobility. It is a significant groundwater contamination issue at former gas station sites in Rhode Island.
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