The Quality of Tap Water Is the Responsibility of the

question 47

Multiple Choice

The quality of tap water is the responsibility of the

• A) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• B) Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• C) Consumer Product Safety Commission.
• D) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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