A city just discovered that the levels of pollutants in the lake near the city's center are very high.

Question

Which solution should the city choose to keep the lake water from becoming more polluted?
A.
Promote the use of pesticides to reduce insect life in the lake.
B.
Increase how frequently the water in the lake is tested for pollutants.
C.
Improve the water waste management near rivers flowing into the lake.
D.
Prohibit all public access to the lake and surrounding land.

Answer 1

The best solution for keeping the lake water from becoming more polluted would be:

C. Improve the water waste management near rivers flowing into the lake.

This solution directly addresses the source of pollution by managing the waste that may be entering the lake from rivers, thus preventing further contamination. While increasing testing (B) is important for monitoring purposes, it does not actively prevent pollution. Promoting pesticides (A) could worsen the pollution problem, and prohibiting public access (D) may not effectively address the underlying causes of pollution.