The Nation - News from Jan. 10, 1986
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A report said that nearly 10% of America’s river miles and 20% of its lake waters have been spoiled or are seriously threatened by runoff pollution coming mainly from farms. The national study of what is known as non-point source pollution found that agriculture was the primary source of these water-quality problems, far more than other factors, such as urban areas, mines and hydroelectric projects.
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