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A water purveyor has the primary responsibility of:

  1. Maintaining sewer lines

  2. Providing the public with a safe and potable water supply

  3. Installing water meters

  4. Regulating water pressure

The correct answer is: Providing the public with a safe and potable water supply

A Not an incorrect statement as the company may also have some responsibility in maintaining sewer lines and other infrastructure, but this is not the primary responsibility for a water purveyor. B: Correct. The primary responsibility of a water purveyor is to provide the public with a safe and potable water supply. This means ensuring that the water is free from contaminants and is safe to drink. C: Not an incorrect statement as the company may also have some responsibility in installing and maintaining water meters, but this is not the primary responsibility for a water purveyor. D: Not an incorrect statement as the company may also have some responsibility in regulating water pressure, but this is not the primary responsibility for a water purveyor.