A group of scientists find harmful bacteria in a community's drinking water source.

Question

How will this pollution likely affect personal and community health?
(1 point)
• It will ret affect personal health or community health
• It will worsen personal health and community health
• It will not affect personal health, but community health will worsen.
• It will not affect community health, but personal health will worsen.

Answer 1

The most accurate choice is:

• It will worsen personal health and community health.

Harmful bacteria in a drinking water source can lead to a variety of health issues for individuals, including gastrointestinal illnesses, infections, and other serious health problems. As more individuals within the community become ill, the overall community health also deteriorates, impacting healthcare resources and community well-being.