Local water supplies are threatened by organic and synthetic contaminants. Which of the following would be beneficial to Americans to study as the source of threats to water supply? (Select all that apply.)
A) Lakes
B) Rivers
C) Groundwater
D) Ponds
Ans: A, B, C
Half of all Americans obtain their drinking water from surface water sources, which include lakes, rivers, and streams. The other half of all Americans obtain their drinking water from groundwater.
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