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Analyze and answer the questions below.
Question 1: Idaho has over 25 aquifers that are considered Nitrate Areas of Concern. Technically, what is a Nitrate Area of Concern? Can you safely drink water from these aquifers? Explain.
Question 2: List the FIVE most important things a person should know about ARSENIC in drinking water (in your opinion) and defend your answer.
Question 3: List the FIVE most important things a person should know about NITRATES in drinking water (in your opinion) and defend your answer.
Question 4: Describe symptoms of arsenic poisoning in humans.
Question 5: You live in a rural area and you get your drinking water from your own private well. A recent test you had done on your well water indicated a nitrate-N value of 13.6 part per million. Explain what this number means in terms of your health.
Question 6: Describe blue baby syndrome. This syndrome can be deadly - but it is often under-reported by the medical profession. Why do you think that it is under reported?
Question 7: How can arsenic be removed from drinking water supplies? Which removal device is most appropriate in your opinion? Defend your answer.
Question 8: In your opinion what should be the drinking water standard for ARSENIC? Why? Defend your answer.