But, these systems can be costly to install, to maintain, and to operate. If you want to purchase a house with a well problem, look for a sufficient price adjustment to pay these costs. If you already own property with a well that has become contaminated, find out whether your state or local government can provide financing for this equipment, or for the costs of connecting to a public water supply. If the problem is out of hand, you may need to retain a lawyer to help you recover your expenses and losses. In conclusion, even dream houses require drinkable water.
Bad water can make people sick.
Before purchasing a house, qualified experts must evaluate the quality of the potable water supply, and provide viable alternatives in the event the water is inferior. The key to this issue is that it needs to be resolved before the purchase, not after the purchase. The information provided in this column is written by Stuart Lieberman,a practicing environmental attorney, and is for general information purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be used in place of legal advice. Stuart Lieberman, Esq., and IRED.Com, Inc. , will not accept any responsibilty for any reliance on the information in this column or any damages whatsoever resulting from reading this column.