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Water withdrawals add stress in areas with low supply.
Water withdrawals add stress in areas with low supply.
Soil particles or sediments can run off into water supplies and cloud water.
Soil particles or sediments can run off into water supplies and cloud water.
Pesticides, insecticides, and other chemicals can poison aquatic animals.
Pesticides, insecticides, and other chemicals can poison aquatic animals.
Waste can seep into groundwater supplies.
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All of the options provided describe potential impacts of livestock on water quality, but the most direct impact that livestock can have on water quality is:
Waste can seep into groundwater supplies.
Livestock waste can contaminate water bodies and groundwater, leading to issues such as nutrient pollution and the presence of pathogens in water supplies.
