Pat Recently Purchased Some Property That She Knew Used to Be

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Essay

Pat recently purchased some property that she knew used to be home to a chemical plant fifty years ago.The plant was removed thirty years ago.Today the property is full of trees and the stream running through it is clear and looks clean.Last month the EPA determined that her property,as well as several neighboring properties,is contaminated.The EPA placed the entire site on the National Priorities List for cleanup.How liable for the hazardous waste is Pat?

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