Lakes provide drinking water, food, recreation and mental health benefits to people who use them or live nearby. Regular monitoring of water quality is essential to collect information to track lake health. Without this information, people who use the lakes may be at a higher risk if water quality is poor. Furthermore, some people—based on their race or ethnicity—may be at greater risk than others. Lakes provide drinking water, food, recreation and mental health benefits to people who use them or live nearby. Regular monitoring of water quality is essential to collect information to track lake health. Without this information, people who use the lakes may be at a higher risk if water quality is poor. Furthermore, some people—based on their race or ethnicity—may be at greater risk than others. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
U.S. lakes in communities of color are monitored less for water quality
