Question 1001 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
Which source of water is generally LEAST affected by rapid changes in turbidity after a storm?
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Correct answer to question 1001
- D: A deep, confined aquifer tapped by a well
Explanation
Deep confined groundwater is filtered through soil and rock for long periods, so storm events change its quality slowly. Streams, rivers and shallow reservoirs respond quickly to runoff.
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