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Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers
Buoys named 'Bob' are being used in the Potomac, Anacostia, and Shenandoah rivers to monitor water quality in real time. A new dashboard allows public access to data on temperature, salinity, and pollution. The initiative involves the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, Xylem Water Solutions, and local advocacy groups.
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