Environmental
Vermont's Department of Health advises testing well water for which contaminant that is naturally elevated in some Vermont regions due to bedrock geology?
AChlorine
BArsenic — elevated levels found in some Vermont aquifers due to geological arsenic deposits✓ Correct
CFluoride added for dental health
DPetroleum hydrocarbons
Explanation
Vermont's Department of Health recommends testing private wells for arsenic because certain Vermont bedrock formations contain elevated natural arsenic levels that can leach into groundwater. Arsenic is a known carcinogen, and the EPA's maximum contaminant level is 10 ppb.
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