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2) (10 points) Elevated lead in Flint drinking water was not the only violation of federal drinking water standards during the Flint Water Crisis. A summary of the average water

quality parameters for treated Flint drinking water from August 2014 are presented in Table 1. Using Table 6-2 from the textbook (note that this table spans 4 pages), identify all parameters that exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL) outlined in the Safe Drinking Water Act. For each parameter that exceeds the Safe Drinking Water Act primary standards, indicate possible sources of the contaminant in drinking water (these do not need to be specific to Flint) and listing any adverse health effects associated with the contaminant in drinking water. (Note: if a parameter is not listed in Table 6-2, a primary standard does not exist.)

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