Environmental
A Texas property is located near a former industrial facility that used TCE (trichloroethylene). If TCE has migrated into the groundwater beneath the property, this is classified as:
AA zoning violation only
BGroundwater contamination requiring investigation and potentially remediation under state and federal law✓ Correct
CA normal background level requiring no action
DAn issue only if the property has a water well
Explanation
TCE is a hazardous substance regulated under CERCLA and Texas environmental law. Groundwater contamination from TCE requires notification to TCEQ and may require investigation and cleanup. This is a material fact affecting property value and must be disclosed in Texas real estate transactions.
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