Environmental
A Mississippi property owner discovers their drinking water well is contaminated with nitrates from agricultural runoff. The primary regulatory program addressing this type of nonpoint source pollution is:
ACERCLA (Superfund)
BThe Clean Water Act's nonpoint source management program (Section 319)✓ Correct
CRCRA hazardous waste regulations
DThe Safe Drinking Water Act underground injection control program
Explanation
Agricultural runoff causing nitrate contamination is a nonpoint source pollution issue addressed under Clean Water Act Section 319, which funds state nonpoint source management programs. MDEQ implements Mississippi's Section 319 program to address agricultural and other nonpoint sources.
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