Which of the following water supplies would be affected directly by groundwater contamination?(1 point)

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lakes
lakes

rivers
rivers

wells
wells

streams

Answer 1

The water supply that would be affected directly by groundwater contamination is wells. Groundwater contamination can lead to pollutants entering wells that draw from underground water sources. While lakes, rivers, and streams can also be affected indirectly by groundwater quality, the most direct impact is seen in wells.