Environmental
In Washington, the presence of lead water service lines in a home (pipes connecting the main water line to the house) is:
ANot a concern because lead pipes are legal in Washington
BA significant health hazard that should be disclosed and may require remediation, especially for homes built before 1986✓ Correct
COnly a concern if the municipality also has lead pipes
DRequired to be disclosed only if the buyer has children under 5
Explanation
Lead service lines and lead solder in plumbing (common in homes built before 1986) can leach lead into drinking water. The EPA Action Level for lead in water is 15 ppb. Washington law requires disclosure of known lead hazards, and remediation protects occupants' health.
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