Environmental
The NC Recreational Water Quality Program monitors which potential environmental hazard in rivers and lakes used for swimming?
ARadon levels
BBacterial contamination (e.g., fecal coliform, Enterococcus) that can cause illness in swimmers✓ Correct
CLead concentration in fish
DPesticide levels from aerial spraying
Explanation
NC's recreational water quality program monitors bacterial contamination (coliform, Enterococcus) at swimming areas in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, issuing advisories when levels are unsafe.
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