Government Guidelines Across North America, Europe Fail to Protect Lakes From Salt Pollution (IMAGE)

University of Toledo

Government Guidelines Across North America, Europe Fail to Protect Lakes From Salt Pollution

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Dr. Bill Hintz, an assistant professor of ecology at The University of Toledo, led an international study that shows significant damage is being done to freshwater lakes by salt concentrations that are below ranges government regulators have deemed safe and protective.

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Daniel Miller, The University of Toledo

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