Study: Pesticides in Streams

From U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):

One hundred small streams in 11 Midwestern states were tested during the 2013 growing season and found to contain, on average, 52 pesticides per stream.
The pesticides pose both short- and long-term threats to aquatic insects, like stonefly and mayfly larvae, which are an essential link in the aquatic food chain.
The streams, like the two pictured, are in agricultural and urban areas and are unlikely to be used as sources of drinking water.
Learn more about the study:https://on.doi.gov/2uqbcdr

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