Drought affected water quality in Rhode Island in 2022
3/16/2023 12:29:53 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Rhode Island
Start Date: 5/1/2022
- End Date: 3/31/2023
Drought in Rhode Island during the 2022 summer affected water quality in ponds, lakes, rivers, streams and shorelines across the state. Drought improved water quality in some locations because pollutants weren’t being washed into the water, while at other sites, the lack of rain worsened water quality as pollutants were not being washed away by storms.
The Jamestown Press (R.I.), March 16, 2023
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