Environmental
Indiana's confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are a real estate environmental concern because they may cause:
AIncreased property values in adjacent residential areas
BAir quality issues (hydrogen sulfide, ammonia), water quality concerns from manure runoff, and odor that can affect neighboring property values✓ Correct
COnly soil compaction issues
DOnly dust concerns in dry weather
Explanation
Large CAFOs can significantly impact neighboring property values through air quality (odors, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia), water quality concerns from nutrient runoff, and general nuisance issues. Indiana regulates CAFOs under its CAFO permit program.
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