Final answer:
Mercury and lead in US drinking water primarily result from human activities like coal burning and metal processing
Explanation:
The majority of mercury and lead found in drinking water in the United States comes from human activities such as coal burning and metal processing. Mercury enters the water supply naturally from weathering of mercury-rich minerals. Lead emissions historically come from fuels in motor vehicles and industrial sources.
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