Environmental
In Wyoming, the primary concern with hydraulic fracturing ('fracking') near residential real estate is:
AIncreased property taxes from oil company royalties
BPotential groundwater contamination, induced seismicity, and surface disturbance near residential areas✓ Correct
CIncreased traffic from tourists visiting fracking sites
DReduced utility costs for nearby residents
Explanation
Hydraulic fracturing raises concerns about groundwater contamination from well casing failures or spills, potential induced seismicity, surface land disturbance from roads and equipment, and air quality from emissions. These are material facts relevant to residential properties near fracking operations in Wyoming.
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