Question

Select the correct answer.

The city council is planning to construct a new wastewater treatment plant to regulate the amount of pollution currently seeping into the city’s lakes and streams. They plan to build the new treatment plant on the outskirts of the city by clearing a sizable piece of land in a forested area. How will both of these steps impact the city in the long run?

A.
Because of the urban heat island effect, less heat will be absorbed and regional temperatures will be slightly higher.
B.
The wastewater treatment plant will solve the city’s air pollution problems.
C.
The new plant will guarantee that the city’s drinking water will always be free from harmful pathogens.
D.
Water pollution will decrease, but the number of rock falls in the area will increase.

Answer 1

C. The new plant will guarantee that the city's drinking water will always be free from harmful pathogens

Answer 2

The new plant will guarantee that the city’s drinking water will always be free from harmful pathogens.

Step-by-step explanation:

The construction of a new water treatment plant to regulate the amount of pollution currently seeping into the city's lakes and streams will ultimately reduce the number of pathogens also.

One of the things removed from water during treatment are harmful pathogens. Since water eventually finds its way to large water bodies which are surface water reservoirs and also control the water supply of large cities, treating the water will ensure pathogen free drinking water in the city. Hence the answer!