Environmental
A Texas property with historic agricultural use may have soil contamination from:
AOnly petroleum products from farm equipment
BPesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and potentially chlorinated solvents from historic chemical applications✓ Correct
COnly industrial pollution from nearby facilities
DOnly heavy metals from mining
Explanation
Historic agricultural properties may have soil contamination from pesticides (DDT, chlordane), herbicides, heavy metals from fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. Depending on historic practices and the specific chemicals used, Phase I and Phase II assessments may be warranted.
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