Environmental

A West Virginia homeowner who has a private well should be most concerned about contamination from:

AMunicipal water treatment chemicals
BAgricultural runoff, nearby septic systems, or industrial activities that can contaminate groundwater✓ Correct
CChlorine added to the public water supply
DWater meter inaccuracies

Explanation

Private well water is not treated by a municipality and can be contaminated by nearby agricultural activities (fertilizers, pesticides), failing septic systems, surface mining, oil and gas operations, or other industrial sources.

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