Microorganisms are used to help clean dirty water. Why is this step of water treatment important?(1 point)

Responses

to determine how dirty the water really is
to determine how dirty the water really is

because water contains a lot of bulky trash
because water contains a lot of bulky trash

so that clean water can be used to grow crops
so that clean water can be used to grow crops

to help channel water to different areas
to help channel water to different areas

None of these responses are correct. The step of using microorganisms to clean dirty water is important because those microorganisms can break down harmful contaminants and pollutants in the water, making it safe for human consumption and use.

The correct answer is: to determine how dirty the water really is.