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Sewage bacteria lurking in Hudson river sediments, study finds: Levels can greatly exceed those in water, with potential health risks
- December 15, 2018
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A new study shows that fecal bacteria from sewage are living in far greater quantities in near-shore sediments of the Hudson River than in the water itself. The river's pollution levels are generally monitored based on samples of clear water, not sediments, so the findings suggest that people stirring up the bottom while wading, swimming or kayaking may face previously unrecognized health risks.
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"Sewage bacteria lurking in Hudson river sediments, study finds: Levels can greatly exceed those in water, with potential health risks", MachPrinciple, December 15, 2018, https://machprinciple.com/post/Sewage-bacteria-lurking-in-Hudson-river-sediments-study-finds-Levels-can-greatly-exceed-those-in-water-with-potential-health-risks
