Environmental
In West Virginia, a buyer considering the purchase of an old industrial property for residential conversion should be concerned about which type of contamination most commonly associated with former industrial uses?
ANaturally occurring radon only
BHeavy metals, petroleum products, solvents, and other industrial chemicals✓ Correct
COnly surface water contamination
DAgricultural pesticide residue
Explanation
Former industrial properties (brownfields) commonly contain heavy metals (lead, arsenic, chromium), petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and other industrial chemicals. Environmental due diligence (Phase I and II ESA) is essential before purchasing such properties.
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