I think you want 'visible' as an adjective to modify either contaminants or hazards. > Although there are no visible contaminants, the stream has a high level of fecal bacteria. > > The visible hazards - rocks, debris, and large marine mammals - are actually less of a risk than the PCB spill. [Visible][1] (MW) > capable of being seen > > exposed to view > > capable of being discovered or perceived [1]: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visible