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What is the concentration range of pharmaceutically active compounds detected in the Santa Ana River?
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?
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?
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?
What is the trend observed in the history of detection limits over the years?
What is the main purpose of the Contaminant Candidate List (CCL) maintained by the EPA?
What is the main purpose of the Contaminant Candidate List (CCL) maintained by the EPA?
What is the purpose of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the San Tomoteo Creek watershed?
What is the purpose of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the San Tomoteo Creek watershed?
What type of contaminants are being referred to in the context of ' Constituents of Emerging Concern'?
What type of contaminants are being referred to in the context of ' Constituents of Emerging Concern'?
What is the primary connection between water and disease, according to the text?
What is the primary connection between water and disease, according to the text?
Which of the following organizations has evaluated CECs?
Which of the following organizations has evaluated CECs?
What is the primary focus of the NATIONAL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY?
What is the primary focus of the NATIONAL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY?
What is the term used to describe compounds that interfere with one or more of the estrogen, androgen, thyroid, or adrenal systems?
What is the term used to describe compounds that interfere with one or more of the estrogen, androgen, thyroid, or adrenal systems?
What is the timeframe for the evaluation of CECs, according to the text?
What is the timeframe for the evaluation of CECs, according to the text?
What percentage of feminization was observed in fish at the Boulder Creek, CO treatment level?
What percentage of feminization was observed in fish at the Boulder Creek, CO treatment level?
What type of compounds are PFAS, Nitrosamines, and unregulated DBPs examples of?
What type of compounds are PFAS, Nitrosamines, and unregulated DBPs examples of?
What is the primary goal of wastewater treatment in relation to disease prevention?
What is the primary goal of wastewater treatment in relation to disease prevention?
What is the term used to describe the process by which chemicals are removed from wastewater?
What is the term used to describe the process by which chemicals are removed from wastewater?
What is the term used to describe the compounds that are used in personal care products and are also found in wastewater?
What is the term used to describe the compounds that are used in personal care products and are also found in wastewater?
