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Published Date: July 13, 2026

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Widely-used method for assessing stream health doesn't work very well

A new study finds a widely used technique for assessing the health of freshwater streams is not effective at detecting a range of water q…

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A new study finds a widely used technique for assessing the health of freshwater streams is not effective at detecting a range of water quality problems, including those related to acidity, oxygen levels and the presence of pathogens.

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