Environmental
In Iowa, a property seller is required to disclose the presence of a private well on the seller's disclosure form because:
AAll wells must be registered with the county recorder
BPrivate wells may not meet safe water quality standards and are a material condition✓ Correct
CIowa law prohibits selling property with private wells
DWells increase property taxes significantly
Explanation
Private wells are a material condition that must be disclosed, as they may have water quality issues. Iowa requires testing and disclosure of well conditions, and buyers should obtain water quality testing.
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