Due to evolving issues in places like Flint, MI, and Newark, NJ, some people are hesitant to drink tap water. However, most public drinking water in the US is heavily regulated and very safe to drink. Your assignment is to create a 1-2 page fact sheet for Bexar County residents that use SAWS water that would give them an overall summary of the safety of their water including information on the processes used by SAWS to regulate and safeguard water supplies. The factsheet should answer/include the following:
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How many water sources does SAWS use? Name them and include a map if possible.
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What processes does SAWS use to treat drinking water? Are any of them potentially harmful?
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According to the most recent water quality report (2019), which areas served by SAWS experienced violations of water quality? What were the violations?
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Is SAWS a private or public entity? What does this potentially mean for the organization’s responsibility to the people of Bexar County?
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How many lead (Pb) service lines does SAWS operate in Bexar County?
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What federal entity oversees public drinking water regulations? What about bottled water?
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Compare regulations for public drinking water and bottled water in Texas.
These facts should be presented neatly and in a logical sequence. The information should be attractive and easy to read (consider a 5th grade reading level is appropriate for most populations in the US). Sources should be provided in an appropriate way (APA not necessary).