Why Do Some Communities Inject Treated Wastewater into Aquifers

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why do some communities inject treated wastewater into aquifers?

• A) to recharge it artificially, since nature cannot keep up with urban demands
• B) as a convenient place to dispose of water that is not suitable for other uses
• C) for storage in a place that is not subject to as much evaporation as a reservoir
• D) to prevent flooding due to too much wastewater above the surface

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