89.1% of Massachusetts lakes are too polluted for swimming, according to the EPA.
89.1% of Massachusetts lakes are considered too polluted for swimming, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) across the U.S. are too polluted for primary contact recreation, such as swimming, raising concerns about water quality and public health.
July 19, 2024
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