Environmental
In Maine, arsenic contamination in well water is a significant concern primarily because:
AIt is caused by agricultural runoff
BIt occurs naturally from arsenic-bearing minerals in Maine's bedrock✓ Correct
CIt comes from old paint in rural homes
DIt is found only near industrial sites
Explanation
Arsenic occurs naturally in Maine's bedrock geology, particularly in parts of southern and central Maine. The Maine CDC recommends all private well owners test for arsenic.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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