Environmental

A property in Indiana near the Gary/Chicago metropolitan area is more likely to face environmental issues associated with:

AAgricultural pesticide runoff only
BHeavy industrial contamination from historical steel, manufacturing, and refinery operations✓ Correct
CRadon from naturally occurring gas deposits
DOnly storm water runoff issues

Explanation

Northwest Indiana (Gary, Hammond, East Chicago) has significant industrial legacy contamination from historical steel mills, petroleum refineries, and manufacturing operations. Environmental due diligence is especially critical in this area.

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