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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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