Question

review the water quality report and then answer the question.
sparrowtowns drinking water comes from the sweeney river. the watershed begins on
the slopes of mount eagle and flows nearly eighty - five miles from the rivers headwaters.
naturally occurring fluoride in the sweeney river is less than 0.5 ppm (parts per million),
which is the detection limit for analyzing fluoride. the water is made safe to drink
through conventional treatment methods and consistent monitoring.
what is the texts main purpose?
to inform residents that fluoride is safe to drink
to demonstrate the importance of protecting the sweeney river watershed
to inform residents about the source and content of sparrowtowns drinking
water
to encourage residents to drink more water

Explanation:

• The text first states the source of Sparrowtown's drinking water (Sweeney River, its watershed details), then mentions fluoride content and water treatment/monitoring. It's providing information about the drinking water's source and what's in it, not focusing on just fluoride safety, watershed protection, or encouraging water consumption.

Answer:

to inform residents about the source and content of Sparrowtown's drinking water