Environmental
In New York, the 'Safe Drinking Water Act' as it applies to real estate requires property owners with private wells to:
AConnect to the municipal water supply within 5 years
BTest their well water regularly and address contamination issues that may affect the health of occupants and future buyers✓ Correct
CRegister the well with the NY DEC annually
DInstall a certified filtration system on all private wells
Explanation
New York's PCDS requires sellers of properties served by private wells to disclose known issues with water quality. While the Safe Drinking Water Act primarily governs public water systems, New York law and practice strongly encourage (and in some counties require) well water testing before residential property sales to protect buyers from purchasing properties with contaminated water supplies.
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