The U.S. water quality today faces problems including contamination of aquifers, untreated water consumption, sediment pollution, and the inability to cleanse underground water Option B, C, D, E.
There are several problems with the U.S. water quality today. First, many aquifers are contaminated with pesticides and fertilizers. Second, more than 45 million Americans drink untreated water. Third, sediment from construction, agriculture, and deforestation is often present in the water. Additionally, underground water, if contaminated, cannot be cleansed.
Complete Question :
Which of the following describe a problem with the U.S. water quality today? (Select all that apply.)
a. Companies demand high reimbursement when asked to stop dumping heavy metals into local water sources.
b. Many aquifers are contaminated with pesticides and fertilizers.
c. More than 45 million Americans drink untreated water.
d. Sediment from construction, agriculture, and deforestation is often present.
e. Underground water, if contaminated, cannot be cleansed.
f. Water-related diseases (cholera, typhoid, dysentery) frequently occur.
b. Many aquifers are contaminated with pesticides and fertilizers.
c. More than 45 million Americans drink untreated water.
d. Sediment from construction, agriculture, and deforestation is often present.
e. Underground water, if contaminated, cannot be cleansed.