Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
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Author: Bill W. Tillery
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Chapter 24, Problem 46AC
To determine
The reason for high cost of ground water is:
a. it must be pumped to the surface.
b. it requires the addition of bactericides.
c. filtration is needed to remove salts.
d. it is not chlorinated.
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