Environmental

In Arizona, a property with a 'dry well' used for stormwater disposal may be:

AAn environmental asset that reduces flooding
BSubject to ADEQ regulations on underground injection and may be a source of groundwater contamination if used to dispose of non-stormwater pollutants✓ Correct
CRequired by Arizona building code for all new homes
DExempt from any environmental regulation

Explanation

Dry wells (shallow underground injection wells) for stormwater are regulated by ADEQ's underground injection control program. Using dry wells for non-stormwater discharges (like industrial waste) is illegal and can contaminate groundwater.

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