A family is searching for a house to buy. They have narrowed down their search to two houses. House 1 is in a small neighborhood at the edge of active farm fields. Drinking water for this house is provided by a well, and there is a septic tank in the backyard. The yard is small, but there is a large shelterbelt of trees between the house and the farm fields. Traffic in this neighborhood is light. House 2 is in a large suburban area. Drinking water and sanitary sewer lines are provided by the suburb. The yard is large but contains only a few trees. A major highway runs near this area. a. What are two types of pollutants that could affect the family if they purchase house 1
1. Agricultural chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers used in the nearby farm fields could potentially contaminate the well water, leading to potential health risks for the family.
2. Leaking or failure of the septic tank could result in the contamination of the groundwater with harmful bacteria or other pathogens, posing a health hazard to the family.