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Even if the listing or SPDS indicates that the property If it has been disclosed that the property is subject to any
is connected to the city sewer, a plumber, home such soil conditions or if the buyer has any concerns about
inspector, or other professional should verify it. Some the soil condition or observes evidence of cracking, the
counties and cities can perform this test as well. buyer should secure an independent assessment of the
property and its structural integrity by a licensed, bonded,
7 Water/Well Issues and insured professional engineer.

The property may receive water from a municipal https://azgs.arizona.edu/center-natural-hazards/problem-soils
system, a private water company, or a well. You (Problem Soils -UA Science AZ Geological Survey)
should investigate the availability and quality of the http://bit.ly/2yfzVHR
water to theproperty, as well as the water provider. A (Information on Land Subsidence & Earth Fissures)
www.btr.state.az.us
list of Arizona’s water companies is available at the (State Certified Engineers & Firms)
Arizona Corporation Commission.

https://www.azcc.gov/utilities/water 9 Previous Fire/Flood
(Arizona Corporation Commission- Utilities Water)
https://new.azwater.gov/aaws/statutes-rules If it is disclosed there has been a fire or flood on the
(Assured and Adequate Water Supply) property, a qualified inspector should be hired to
advise you regarding any possible future problems as a
Adjudications: Arizona is undertaking several Stream result of the fire or flood damage and/or any
Adjudications, which are court proceedings to determine subsequent repairs. For example, if the property was
the extent and priority of water rights in an entire river not properly cleaned after a flood, mold issues may
system. result. Your insurance agent may be able to assist you in
For information regarding water uses and watersheds obtaining information regarding fire, flood, or other past
damage to the property.
affected by these adjudications, and the forms upon sale
of the property, visit the Department of Water Resources 10 Pests
online.
https://new.azwater.gov/adjudications Cockroaches, rattlesnakes, black widow spiders, scorpions,
Department of Water Resources – Adjudications) termites and other pests are common in parts of Arizona.
Fortunately, most pests can be controlled with pesticides.
CAGRDs: The Central Arizona Groundwater Scorpions: Scorpions, on the other hand, may be
Replenishment District (CAGRD) functions to replenish difficult to eliminate. If buyer has any concerns or if the
groundwater used by its members, individual subdivisions SPDS indicates the seller has seen scorpions or other
and service areas of member water providers. pests on the property, seek the advice of a pest
Homeowners in a CAGRD pay an annual assessment fee control company.
which is collected through the county property tax Bed Bugs: Infestations are on the rise in Arizona and
process based the amount of ground water served to nationally.
member homes. Roof Rats: Roof Rats have been reported in some
www.cagrd.com areas by Maricopa County Environmental Services.
(Central Arizona Ground Water Replenishment District)
Termites: Consumer Information is available from
8 Soil Problems the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
The soil in some areas of Arizona has “clay-like” Bark Beetles: Bark beetles have been reported in some forested
tendencies, sometimes referred to as “expansive areas.
https://agriculture.az.gov/pests-pest-control/household-pests/scorpions
soil.” (Scorpions – Information)
Other areas are subject to fissure, subsidence and https://agriculture.az.gov/pests-pest-control/household-pests/bed-bugs
other soil conditions. Properties built on such (Bed Bugs – Information)
soils may experience significant movement https://agriculture.az.gov/pestspest-control/household-pests/roof-rats
(Roof Rats)
causing a major problem. https://agriculture.az.gov/pestspest-control/termites
(Termite Information)
https://agriculture.az.gov/pestspest-control/agriculture-pests/bark-beetles
(Bark Beetles – Information)

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