He informed me I could call a private environmental consultant who could have it verified and mitigated or approved from the Army Corps of Engineering. 

I still leave salt out,  most of my tenants are environmentally aware so they aren't worried about concrete they are worried about it getting in the soil so I don't find huge dumps.  

I'm looking for wisdom, stream of consciousness, whatever--any suggestions that wouldn't require me to step away from my current employment.  

From what I understand, it was probably raided just over a year ago, inspected and then put into this environmental hazard state and deemed illegal to live in until certain criteria are met. 

Not everybody has that kind of luck though, and if you have a renter with sick children who suddenly can't live in a home you leased, then they will come after you.Please post any follow-up questions or comments here and I will certainly try to respond to them.Travis West CIEC (Council Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant)MAC0325 (Mold Assessment Consultant; licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services)

Your fluid, stream-of-consciousness style is very Faulkneress and can be challenging to read for some.

Any environmental or community issues? 

My buyers are moderate income and price conscious. 

I am more safety conscious, I also appear to be in the minority here as I think it would be best to pay off loan.  

Environmental matters of past owners can effect future uses.