Environmental
In West Virginia, a property located near Appalachian Power Company's coal-fired power plant may have concerns about:
AExcessive residential density nearby
BCoal ash impoundments and potential for coal ash contamination in soil and water✓ Correct
CAir traffic patterns affecting property values only
DOnly visual blight from the plant
Explanation
Coal-fired power plants generate coal combustion residuals (coal ash) stored in impoundments. Coal ash contains heavy metals including arsenic, selenium, and mercury.
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