In 1908, this city became the first in the United States to institute chlorination of its water. Prior to this the death rate due to water born diseases, such as typhoid fever and cholera, were extremely high.
- Chicago, Illinois
- New York City, New York
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Jersey City, New Jersey
Answer
The correct answer is D) Jersey City, New Jersey.
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