Environmental

In Michigan, a property located within a 'wellhead protection area' may have restrictions because:

AIt is near a military facility

BIt is in the recharge zone for a public water supply well, and contamination there could affect drinking water✓ Correct

CIt has existing oil and gas wells

DIt is adjacent to a national park

Explanation

Wellhead protection areas are designated zones around public water supply wells where land use and activities are regulated to prevent contamination of the water supply. In Michigan, these zones may restrict underground storage tanks, certain chemicals, and other potential contaminants.

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