C. environmental factors causing source water contamination
The EPA would be most concerned about contamination of the aquifer by pollutants from the agricultural area, such as pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals, which could have harmful effects on human health and the environment.
The EPA is concerned about the water quality of an aquifer near a large agricultural area. What factors are they MOST likely concerned about?
A. environmental factors causing compromised immune systems
B. environmental factors causing pathogenic agents in water
C. environmental factors causing source water contamination
D. environmental factors causing increased heavy metals
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