Environmental
A Wisconsin buyer's home inspector finds vermiculite insulation in the attic. This is significant because vermiculite may contain:
ARadon gas
BLead-based paint residue
CAsbestos (from the Libby, Montana mine)✓ Correct
DPolychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Explanation
Vermiculite insulation, particularly from the Libby, Montana mine, may be contaminated with asbestos. The EPA recommends treating all vermiculite insulation as potentially containing asbestos until tested.
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