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Between 2014 and 2016, more than 25,000 children in Flint, Michigan, drank

water that was contaminated with lead from lead pipes. During this time, the

city claimed the water was safe to drink. Which of the following is an action

the city could have taken to keep the water safe?

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A. Regularly test the water in residents' homes.

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B. Ignore residents' requests to test the water.

O

C. Have city employees drink the water publicly.

D. Monitor the water quality in a neighboring area.

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Biology

Richards

16 September, 20:24

Onts

Between 2014 and 2016, more than 25,000 children in Flint, Michigan, drank

water that was contaminated with lead from lead pipes. During this time, the

city claimed the water was safe to drink. Which of the following is an action

the city could have taken to keep the water safe?

O

A. Regularly test the water in residents' homes.

O

B. Ignore residents' requests to test the water.

O

C. Have city employees drink the water publicly.

D. Monitor the water quality in a neighboring area.

O

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Answers (2)

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Ashton Brewer · Answer 1

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The water should regularly be checked after a certain period of time. There are many chances that the water that is suitable for drinking gets polluted which needs to have a watch on it.

The water that is supplied in the residential area should be checked time to time so that the contamination in the water can be known on time and precautions should be taken according to them.

Hence, the correct answer is option A

Dexter Moreno · Answer 2

A

Explanation:

regularly testing the waters in the residents home will definitely improve water purity in the neighborhood