Search for an emerging pollutant/contaminant that threatens our drinking water supply; examples are microplastics and disinfection byproducts (You can choose these but be specific on what compound/s you are choosing to discuss). Present an information sheet for the emerging pollutant/contaminant with the purpose of informing the general public about the pollutant. Important information are: a.) How is it generated or introduced to bodies of water? b.) How hard is it to remove in water? c.) How does it affect us and other organisms? You can go beyond the minimum required information listed above. Cite your sources.

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Search for an emerging pollutant/contaminant that threatens our drinking water supply; examples are microplastics and disinfection byproducts (You can choose these but be specific on what compound/s you are choosing to discuss). Present an information sheet for the emerging pollutant/contaminant with the purpose of informing the general public about the pollutant. Important information are:

a.) How is it generated or introduced to bodies of water?
b.) How hard is it to remove in water?
c.) How does it affect us and other organisms?

You can go beyond the minimum required information listed above. Cite your sources.

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