Environmental
A Texas real estate transaction involving property near the Eagle Ford Shale play should be aware of potential impacts from:
ACoastal erosion
BOil and gas exploration and production activities, including well pads, pipelines, and traffic✓ Correct
CHurricane damage
DGroundwater conservation district restrictions in urban areas
Explanation
The Eagle Ford Shale and other Texas shale plays involve significant oil and gas production activity. Properties near active shale production may experience impacts from well pad construction, pipeline installation, increased truck traffic, light pollution, and noise.
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