Environmental
South Dakota has many private drinking water wells, especially in rural areas. A real estate agent showing a rural property with a private well should advise the buyer to:
ATrust the existing test results from when the current seller purchased the property
BTest the well water for bacteria, nitrates, and other relevant contaminants as part of the due diligence process✓ Correct
COnly test the well if the seller discloses known problems
DHave DENR certify the well before making an offer
Explanation
Water quality can change over time. Buyers of rural properties with private wells should always arrange for current water quality testing as part of their due diligence, regardless of previous test results.
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