Environmental
A NH buyer purchasing a property near the Seacoast should be aware of the potential risk of:
AOnly industrial pollution
BSaltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers, high-tide flooding, and sea level rise impacts on coastal properties✓ Correct
COnly radon from granite bedrock
DOnly PFAS contamination from military bases
Explanation
NH's 18-mile coastline faces increasing risks from saltwater intrusion, storm surge, coastal erosion, and sea level rise — all affecting coastal property values, development restrictions, and flood insurance requirements.
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