Environmental

When a property in Alaska is located near an active landfill, the primary environmental concern for a real estate agent to disclose is:

AIncreased traffic from waste hauling trucks
BPotential methane gas migration and groundwater contamination affecting health and property value✓ Correct
CAesthetic concerns about the view
DNoise from equipment operating at the landfill

Explanation

Active and former landfills can generate methane gas (a fire and explosion hazard) that may migrate into nearby structures and can contaminate groundwater through leachate. These are material facts that must be disclosed as they affect the health and safety of occupants and the market value of nearby properties.

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