Environmental
A South Dakota farm property was used for decades to store and apply pesticides. Before purchasing this property, a commercial buyer should most likely conduct:
AOnly a standard home inspection
BA Phase I and potentially Phase II Environmental Site Assessment to evaluate pesticide contamination risk✓ Correct
CA DENR water quality review only
DA structural engineering report
Explanation
Agricultural properties with long histories of pesticide storage and application warrant a Phase I ESA to evaluate historical practices and, if concerns are identified, a Phase II ESA with soil sampling to quantify contamination.
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