New York · Chapter 13 of 26
Environmental Issues
Water, septic and wood-destroying insects, plus the contemporary hazards tested on the exam: asbestos, lead (with the federal pre-1978 disclosure rule), radon, indoor air quality, PCBs, CFCs, EMFs, mold, underground tanks, environmental site assessments and the agent's role and liability.
35-minute read · Built for the Salesperson Exam
Water Quality and Private Wells
Public water systems are regulated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the New York State Sanitary Code, and the supplier is responsible for testing. A private well is the owner's responsibility: no statewide law requires testing at sale, but buyers and lenders commonly require a water test as a contract contingency. Typical concerns are bacteria (such as coliform), minerals (iron, manganese), hardness, pH (acidity or alkalinity), organic chemicals, and contaminants from nearby septic systems, farms, road salt or leaking tanks. Remediation can include disinfection, filtration, softening or drilling a new well. Community water systems serve a group of homes and are regulated as public systems.
42 U.S.C. §300f et seq.; 10 NYCRR Part 5
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