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When domestic sewage mixes with river wa...

When domestic sewage mixes with river water

A

small animals like rats will die after drinking river water

B

the increased microbial activity releases micronutrients such as iron

C

the increased microbial activity uses up dissolved oxygen

D

the river water is still suitable for drinking as impurities are only about `0.1%`.

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