Environmental
A Minnesota property has an active private water well. The Minnesota Department of Health recommends testing private wells for which contaminants at minimum?
APFAS only
BColiform bacteria and nitrates at minimum, plus other contaminants based on location✓ Correct
CLead and mercury only
DOnly if neighbors have reported problems
Explanation
The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that all private well owners test for coliform bacteria and nitrates at a minimum. Additional testing (arsenic, radon, PFAS, hardness, iron) is recommended based on local geology and land use.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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