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News Release 07-064
Nitrate in Lake Superior: On the Rise
Level is inching toward making the lake water unsafe to drink
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Split Rock Lighthouse on the north shore of Lake Superior as viewed from the deck of the research vessel Blue Heron. Scientists are taking water samples for nitrate and other substances in the lake.
Credit: Robert Sterner
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