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Ella lives in Flint, Michigan where the city water was contaminated with harmful chemicals and lead. Ella's infant now suffers from mental retardation due to lead poisoning. This is an example of a/an social cost for Ella and her family because they bear some cost derived from the water distribution activity. O private cost for the water distribution company. external cost for Ella and her family because they bear some cost derived from the water distribution activity. social cost for the water distribution company.