Drinking Water Contaminants and SDWA

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What is the concentration range of pharmaceutically active compounds detected in the Santa Ana River?

mg/L

ng/L

µg/L (correct)

pg/L

What is the primary source of water for the State Water Project, which serves 22 million people?

Santa Ana River

Sacramento River (correct)

Chino Creek

San Tomoteo Creek

What is the main focus of the sampling sites selected for the National Reconnaissance study by Kolpin et al. in 2002?

Areas susceptible to contamination from human, industrial, and agricultural wastewater (correct)

Areas with low levels of water pollution

Areas with high levels of biodiversity

Areas with low human population density

What is the trend observed in the history of detection limits over the years?

Decreasing detection limits Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Contaminant Candidate List (CCL) maintained by the EPA?

To identify new drinking water contaminants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the San Tomoteo Creek watershed?

To treat wastewater before discharge into the San Tomoteo Creek Signup and view all the answers

What type of contaminants are being referred to in the context of ' Constituents of Emerging Concern'?

Pharmaceutically active compounds and trace organic compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary connection between water and disease, according to the text?

Presence of pathogens and microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations has evaluated CECs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the NATIONAL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY?

Managing health and environmental risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe compounds that interfere with one or more of the estrogen, androgen, thyroid, or adrenal systems?

Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for the evaluation of CECs, according to the text?

2000-2025 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of feminization was observed in fish at the Boulder Creek, CO treatment level?

Up to 77% Signup and view all the answers

What type of compounds are PFAS, Nitrosamines, and unregulated DBPs examples of?

Unregulated Contaminants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of wastewater treatment in relation to disease prevention?

To disinfect wastewater to prevent the spread of disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process by which chemicals are removed from wastewater?

Filtration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the compounds that are used in personal care products and are also found in wastewater?

Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) Signup and view all the answers

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