Q: I finally saved enough money to go home-shopping and am ready to buy a house that I picked out. However, the house I like has a well and a septic tank. I’m wondering if I should be nervous about that situation. Do I have to set aside a lot of money for repairs?
A: Both wells and septic tanks are very common in Arizona; there shouldn’t be any special problems if both the well and septic tank belong to your property. You might want to avoid a situation where you’re sharing a well with another property owner, however. Have both the septic tank and well inspected and tested before you buy, of course. As for possible repairs in future, you should keep the names of service companies handy just in case.
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