Environmental

A Kansas property located near a coal-fired power plant may have concerns about contamination from:

ACarbon monoxide in the air only
BCoal combustion residuals (CCR), including fly ash and bottom ash, which may contain heavy metals leaching into groundwater✓ Correct
COnly aesthetic air quality concerns
DMethane from coal storage

Explanation

Coal combustion residuals (fly ash, bottom ash) from power plants can contain arsenic, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals that may contaminate soil and groundwater near storage ponds or landfills.

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