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SCIENCEJul 8 · 19:21 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLISSabrina Salguero Del Cid

Here’s what Minnesota found in its 2026 water quality checkup

Minnesota's 2026 water quality assessment identified 37 new mercury-impaired water bodies and 75 new wild rice protection sites, primarily in southern Minnesota. The report highlights mercury and PFOS as key pollutants, with efforts underway to address impairments and protect wild rice through sulfate level monitoring.

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