Environmental
Maine's drinking water program requires public water systems to test for and reduce which naturally occurring contaminant found in areas with granite bedrock?
AManganese only
BArsenic✓ Correct
CFluoride
DChlorine
Explanation
Maine's granite bedrock geology naturally concentrates arsenic, which can leach into groundwater. Maine's drinking water program has specific standards for arsenic that are more protective than older federal standards.
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