Property Ownership

In Arizona, a buyer purchasing property in a designated Active Management Area (AMA) should be aware that:

AThe property automatically includes unlimited rights to pump groundwater
BGroundwater rights may be subject to AMA regulations, and the property may require an assured 100-year water supply✓ Correct
CAll water must be purchased from the state
DGroundwater use is unrestricted as long as it is for residential purposes

Explanation

In Arizona AMAs, new residential subdivisions must demonstrate an assured 100-year water supply before a plat can be approved. Buyers should investigate the water supply source and any restrictions on groundwater pumping.

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