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NH's well and septic disclosure is critical because:

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B) Many NH properties rely on private wells and septic systems, and sellers must disclose known conditions; well water testing and septic inspection are common buyer contingencies

Many NH properties, especially in rural areas, rely on private wells and septic systems. Sellers must disclose known conditions affecting these systems. Water quality testing (for bacteria, arsenic, radon in water, and other contaminants) and septic system inspections are standard buyer contingencies in NH transactions. Sellers do not warrant water quality to EPA standards, and there is no requirement to connect to municipal water prior to sale.

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A
Sellers must warrant that well water meets all current EPA drinking water standards at closing
B
Many NH properties rely on private wells and septic systems, and sellers must disclose known conditions; well water testing and septic inspection are common buyer contingencies
C
NH law requires all private wells to be replaced with municipal connections before a property can be sold
D
Well and septic disclosures are only required for properties built before 1978

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Related Topics:

property disclosureRSA 477:4-dbuyer contingenciesNHDESwater quality testingseptic inspection

Key Terms:

private wellseptic systemproperty disclosurebuyer contingencywater quality testingRSA 477:4-d

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