Why has water quality degraded in the Edwards aquifer?
A) The aquifer is recharged by rivers flowing into karst limestones.
B) The city of San Antonio lies in the recharge zone.
C) Pollution has entered the aquifer via springs in the San Marcos area.
D) The aquifer is confined in its southern part, and is easily contaminated in that area.
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