One problem related to numerous septic systems in sandy soil is that
A)the high porosity can lead to contamination of water supplies with leached chemicals or pathogens.
B)the systems may become impaired because the effluent will not drain properly.
C)few microbes exist in sandy soil to completely degrade the leached organic matter.
D)grains of sand clog the systems.
E)some human pathogens tend to multiply within a sand matrix increasing the likelihood of disease transmission.

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Sandy soil has high porosity, meaning that water and nutrients can easily flow through it. While this can be beneficial in some situations, it also means that septic systems can contaminate water supplies more easily if chemicals or pathogens leach through the soil. This can be a serious public health issue.

One Problem Related to Numerous Septic Systems in Sandy Soil