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      4. Brownfields - Hazards You May Never Have Heard Of

      Brownfields - Hazards You May Never Have Heard Of

      Brownfields are often abandoned or unused property that might be contaminated. Although they can be dangerous to your health and bad for nearby property values when cleaned up and redeveloped they have the potential to become a community asset.

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      Aaron Baker

      May 7, 2021 • Updated Jun 20, 2025 • 4 min read
      Industrial Hazards
      Brownfields - Hazards You May Never Have Heard Of

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      Aaron Baker
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      Superfund Sites - What Are They?

      A location becomes a federal Superfund Site if it is determined to be heavily contaminated. There are potential health risks associated with Superfunds and clear impacts to property value if your property is within a 3-mile radius of a problem area while it remains significantly contaminated.

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