Environmental
Properties located near former textile mills in Tennessee's smaller cities may contain:
AOnly aesthetic issues from dated facilities
BChemical contamination from dyes, solvents, and other industrial chemicals used in textile production✓ Correct
COnly structural concerns from aging buildings
DNo environmental concerns since textiles are non-toxic
Explanation
Textile manufacturing historically used chemical dyes, solvents, and other substances that can leave lasting soil and groundwater contamination. Properties near former textile mills should be investigated through Phase I ESAs and potentially Phase II sampling.
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