Watershed Game – Toxic

This paper mill (where paper is made) is next to a river. The mill creates a lot of waste water that contains toxic chemicals.

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What is the best way for the mill to protect the watershed when they get rid of the waste water? Click on the letter you think has the right answer.

A

Carry the waste water away from the mill in trucks and dump it into the ocean far away from the river.

 

B

Use less toxic chemicals while making the paper, so that the waste water is less toxic.

 

C

Reuse the waste water as much as possible for landscaping in public parks.

 

D

Dump treated waste water into the river. The treatment process will protect the water quality of the river.