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 of they purchase house 2
1. Air pollutants: The proximity to the major highway in house 2 could result in increased air pollution from vehicle emissions, which can have negative effects on the respiratory health of the family members.
2. Water pollutants: While the drinking water in house 2 is provided by the suburb, there is still a risk of water contamination from nearby industrial activities or runoff from the highway. This can lead to potential health risks for the family if the water supply becomes contaminated with pollutants such as heavy metals or chemicals.