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6 SEWER soils may experience significant movement causing a
Even if the listing or SPDS indicates that the property major problem.
is connected to the city sewer, a plumber, home If it has been disclosed that the property is subject to
inspector, or other professional should verify it. Some any such soil conditions or if the buyer has any concerns
counties and cities can perform this test as well. about the soil condition or observes evidence of
cracking, the buyer should secure an independent
7 Water/Well Issues assessment of the property and its structural integrity by
The property may receive water from a municipal a licensed, bonded, and insured professional engineer.
system, a private water company, or a well. You https://azre.gov/PublicInfo/Fissures
should investigate the availability and quality of the (ADRE – Overview of Arizona Soils)
water to the property, as well as the water provider. A http://azgs.arizona.edu/center-natural-
list of Arizona’s water companies is available at the hazards/problem-soils (Problem Soils)
Arizona Corporation Commission.
https://www.azcc.gov/utilities/water http://bit.ly/2MpcKNU
(Arizona Corporation Commission - Utilities-Water) (Shrink/Swell Potential & FAQs)
https://new.azwater.gov/aaws/statutes-rules http://bit.ly/2yfzVHR
(Assured and Adequate Water Supply) (Information on Land Subsidence & Earth Fissures)
Adjudications: Arizona is undertaking several Stream www.btr.state.az.us
Adjudications, which are court proceedings to determine (State Certified Engineers & Firms)
the extent and priority of water rights in an entire river
system. 9 Previous Fire/Flood
For information regarding water uses and watersheds
affected by these adjudications, and the forms upon sale If it is disclosed there has been a fire or flood on the
of the property, visit the Department of Water Resources property, a qualified inspector should be hired to advise
online. you regarding any possible future problems as a result
of the fire or flood damage and/or any subsequent
Adjudications Overview | Arizona Department of Water Resources repairs. For example, if the property was not properly
(azwater.gov) (Department of Water Resources – Adjudications)
cleaned after a flood, mold issues may result. Your
Additionally, the Verde Valley Water Users assists insurance agent may be able to assist you in obtaining
members in matters pertaining to the Gila River information regarding fire, flood, or other past damage
System Adjudication. to the property.

About VVWU, Inc. | Verde Valley Water Users, Inc. (Verde Valley 10 Pests
Water User’s Association)
Cockroaches, rattlesnakes, black widow spiders, scorpions,
CAGRDs: The Central Arizona Groundwater termites and other pests are common in parts of Arizona.
Replenishment District (CAGRD) functions to replenish Fortunately, most pests can be controlled with pesticides.
groundwater used by its members, individual subdivisions Scorpions: Scorpions, on the other hand, may be
and service areas of member water providers. difficult to eliminate. If buyer has any concerns or if the
Homeowners in a CAGRD pay an annual assessment fee SPDS indicates the seller has seen scorpions or other
which is collected through the county property tax pests on the property, seek the advice of a pest
process based the amount of ground water served to control company.
member homes. Bed Bugs: Infestations are on the rise in Arizona and
www.cagrd.com nationally.
(Central Arizona Ground Water Replenishment District)
Roof Rats: Roof Rats have been reported in some
8 Soil Problems areas by Maricopa County Environmental Services.
The soil in some areas of Arizona has “clay-like” Termites: Consumer Information is available from
tendencies, sometimes referred to as “expansive the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
soil.” Bark Beetles: Bark beetles have been reported in some forested
Other areas are subject to fissure, subsidence and areas.
other soil conditions. Properties built on such

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