Environmental
Agricultural drains and drainage ditches on farmland in Arkansas are significant in real estate because they may:
AAdd aesthetic value to the property
BBe regulated as waters of the United States, restricting filling or alteration without federal permits✓ Correct
CAutomatically trigger CERCLA liability
DRequire disclosure only if they are within 100 feet of a building
Explanation
Agricultural drainage features may qualify as 'waters of the United States' under the Clean Water Act, subjecting them to Section 404 fill permit requirements. Changes in EPA rules have affected when drains and ditches are regulated.
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