Chemicals

Question 1

Radon

Answer 1

Odorless, Tasteless, Radioactive Gas produced by natural decay of radioactive substances in the ground

-Not a federal requirement

Question 2

Formaldehyde

Answer 2

Used in insulation

Question 3

Carbon Monoxide

Answer 3

Colorless, odorless gas that is a by-product of fuel burning

Question 4

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

Answer 4

Found in electrical equipment’s.

Question 5

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Answer 5

Used in refrigerators

Question 6

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Answer 6

regulates the public drinking water supply

Question 7

Groundwater

Answer 7

Found under the earth’s surface and forms the water table.

Question 8

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)

Answer 8

Contain petroleum products, industrial chemicals

Question 9

Waste Disposal Sites

Answer 9

Landfill disposal site is lined to prevent seepage, capped with soil and vented to release gases created by decomposing state.

Question 10

Brownfields Legisaltion

Answer 10

• Shields innocent developers from liability for toxic wastes that existed at a site prior to purchase.
• Allows development on abandoned properties

Question 11

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Answer 11

Required for federally funded projects

Question 12

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

Answer 12

CERCLA
Enforced by EPA
Superfund: to clean up uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and identifies potential responsible parties.

Question 13

Lead

Answer 13

Found in paint/pipe/homes built before 1978

Question 14

Asbestos

Answer 14

Mineral composed of fibers that have fireproofing and insulating qualities. Encapsulation can prevent asbestos fibers from becoming airborne.