Environmental
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) affects Texas real estate by:
ARequiring all wells to be registered with TREC
BSetting standards for public water supplies that must be met before development can connect to those systems✓ Correct
CProhibiting the sale of any property with a private well
DRequiring buyers to test their water before closing
Explanation
The SDWA sets federal standards for public water supply systems. New developments that connect to public water must meet these standards. Private wells are regulated separately under Texas rules and by local groundwater conservation districts.
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