Report: Illinois Beach Water Among Nation's Most Contaminated
June 30, 2011
Illinois beaches located along the shores of Lake Michigan are home to some of the highest contamination levels in the country, a National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) study released Wednesday revealed.
According to the "Testing the Waters 2011" report, Illinois beaches' water quality ranked 26th out of the 30 states included in the study. Water samples in only Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan more frequently fell short of the national safety standard.
According to the "Testing the Waters 2011" report, Illinois beaches' water quality ranked 26th out of the 30 states included in the study. Water samples in only Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan more frequently fell short of the national safety standard.
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