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Bill would require well test results be provided to prospective buyers before offers; DEQ/OHA reporting and enforcement discussed
Summary
Supporters of HB 3526 told the committee current real estate timing can leave buyers unaware of well contamination; the bill would require sellers to provide test results to prospective buyers before sale and improve state reporting of results to better track groundwater concerns.
House Bill 3526 was presented Feb. 7 to the Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. Representative Anissa Hartman said the bill would change the timing of well-testing disclosures in real estate transactions so buyers receive results before an offer is accepted and would strengthen accountability and state tracking of groundwater quality.
Karen Lewatsky of the Oregon Environmental Council supported the bill and said it…
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