Based on the the US Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, the maximum allowable concentration of lead in drinking water, yearly intake of lead by the individual = 8.21 mg.
I would not willingly drink the water due to the risk of lead poisoning.
Based on the US Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, the maximum allowable concentration of lead in drinking water is 0.015 mg/L.
a)Given daily average intake of water is 1.5, in one year;
Volume of water intake = 1.5 * 365 = 547.5 L
Yearly intake of lead by the individual = 0.015 mg/L * 547.5
Yearly intake of lead by the individual = 8.21 mg
b) I would not willingly drink the water due to the risk of lead poisoning.
In conclusion, safe, drinking water should be free on contaminants such as lead to avoid lead poisoning.
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