Pollution, such as hazardous runoff into local Pollution, such as hazardous runoff into local waterways, is a serious issue for homeowners, waterways, is a serious issue for homeowners,

developers, and real estate professionals.developers, and real estate professionals.

Chapter 21Environmental Issues and the Real

Estate Transaction

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Hazardous Substances Asbestos Lead-based Paint and Other Lead Hazards Radon Formaldehyde Carbon Monoxide Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Mold Electromagnetic Fields

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Groundwater Protection Groundwater Water table Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) Registration and administrative requirements Exempted types of tanks

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Waste Disposal and Clean-up

Landfillscapping

Hazardous and radioactive waste Brownfields Comprehensive Environmental Response,

Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Superfund Amendments and

Reauthorization Act

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Agent Liability

Discovery of environmental hazards Environmental site assessments Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Disclosure of environmental hazards