Environmental
Indiana property owners adjacent to a Superfund (CERCLA) site may experience reduced property values due to:
AHigher property taxes from remediation costs
BStigma from proximity to contamination, potential health concerns, and uncertainty about remediation timelines✓ Correct
COnly aesthetic concerns
DOnly concerns if the contamination spreads to their lot
Explanation
Proximity to Superfund sites often causes stigma-related value decline in neighboring properties due to contamination fear, negative publicity, potential health concerns, and uncertainty about cleanup timelines.
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