Environmental
A Connecticut homebuyer has a private well tested and finds arsenic levels at 12 ppb (parts per billion). The EPA's maximum contaminant level (MCL) for arsenic in drinking water is 10 ppb. The buyer should:
AProceed with the purchase since 12 ppb is only slightly over the MCL
BNegotiate with the seller to install an approved arsenic removal system or reduce the price to cover treatment costs✓ Correct
CContact DEEP immediately to condemn the property
DAssume the well water is safe because arsenic is naturally occurring
Explanation
Arsenic above the EPA's MCL of 10 ppb is a health concern. The buyer should negotiate with the seller to install an approved treatment system (such as reverse osmosis) or adjust the purchase price to cover treatment costs. DEEP notification may be required for public supplies but not typically private wells.
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