Asked by Cassandra Alcantar on May 11, 2024

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Which strategy is NOT likely to protect groundwater? 

A)  using advanced sewage treatment 
B)  monitoring aquifers near landfills and underground tanks 
C)  banning disposal of hazardous wastes in sanitary landfills and deep-injection wells 
D)  requiring liability insurance for old and new underground tanks

Groundwater

Water found underground within the spaces between soil particles and cracks within rock structures.

Monitoring Aquifers

The process of observing and tracking the quality, quantity, and movement of water within underground layers of water-bearing rock or materials.

Hazardous Wastes

Waste materials that are dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment, often generated by industries and require special disposal techniques.

  • Acknowledge the value of maintaining groundwater quality and the methods to avert its pollution.
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Pierre GerlenskeyMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Advanced sewage treatment can help protect surface water, but it does not directly address the protection of groundwater. The other choices all involve measures that can help protect groundwater. Monitoring aquifers near landfills and underground tanks can help detect and prevent contamination, while banning disposal of hazardous wastes in sanitary landfills and deep-injection wells can prevent pollutants from being released into groundwater. Requiring liability insurance for old and new underground tanks can encourage proper maintenance and prevent leaks.