Environmental
What is a 'dry well' and why is it a concern in Idaho real estate?
AA decorative garden feature
BA subsurface structure used to dispose of stormwater or wastewater by allowing it to percolate into the ground; can contaminate groundwater if hazardous substances were disposed of in it✓ Correct
CA well that has run dry due to drought
DA type of cistern for water storage
Explanation
A dry well is an excavated underground structure designed to receive stormwater or drainage by percolation. In Idaho, older commercial and industrial properties may have dry wells that received hazardous wastes — oil, solvents, or industrial chemicals. These can contaminate groundwater and must be disclosed and evaluated. EPA has regulated dry wells that receive hazardous waste.
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