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we'll save 218646863 
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Enough water to supply 2186 homes each year
364 Olympic-sized swimming pools
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Which of the following statements about watersheds are true?
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Water is taken from wherever it accumulates in a local watershed (like a river, lake, or reservoir) and is sent to a treatment facility.
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Water needs to be treated so that we can use it for farming, industry and drinking. Which of these statements about water treatment are true?
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Treatment removes debris and bacteria, viruses and other pathogens for safe use
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Water may be treated differently depending on its source or end use
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The dirtier water is when it arrives, the more energy it takes to treat it
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All of these statements are true
Whether it comes from a watershed’s lake or reservoir, municipal water is treated for safe drinking before it reaches your tap.
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The EPA regulates this tap water to make sure it’s properly treated and safe to drink. Who regulates some other main sources of drinking water?
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Unless you get your tap water from a private well, your tap water should be as safe as bottled water.
AN EPIC JOURNEY
We get our water from all sorts of sources, and most of them get treated before reaching us. After taking this short quiz, you’ll see how municipal water systems bring the water to you.
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