An environmental protection agency has found 2 of its monitored wells with high nitrate readings. The agency needs to notify private well owners who live within 3 miles of the contaminated wells. You have been given two digital maps for the study area: one showing all monitored wells, and the other showing private wells. Explain how you can help the agency accomplish the task.

What will be an ideal response?


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