How clean is the Harlem River?

Water quality in the Harlem River in New York has improved greatly since passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, though there are still instances where it doesn't meet state and federal standards according to first time analysis of the river data by the U.S. Geological Survey.



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The Harlem River has been shaped by tide patterns and climate change, and like the Hudson River it contains a legacy of toxic pollution.

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  • Macon, Georgia. When you turn on the tap in Macon, Georgia, expect to pour some of the America's finest tap water.


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Hawaii has the best tap water in the US, reporting only 2 water violations. D.C. has the second cleanest tap water in the US, reporting 7 water violations.

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Harlem River and its tributaries are home to a variety of fish species. With the abundance of fish in the waters, New Yorkers are able to enjoy year-round fishing.

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The Mississippi River This once pristine waterway is perhaps the most polluted in the United States. Part of the problem stems from agriculture. The Mississippi River traverses much of America's heartland, drawing no end of runoff from factory farms. Animal waste isn't the only problem.

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The Harlem River separates the island of Manhattan from the Bronx, and connects the Hudson River and East River/Long Island Sound. This nine-mile long tidal strait was once a complex system of tributaries, wetlands, and meandering shorelines.

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Experience the Hudson River Today, the Hudson's waters flow cleaner than they have in decades. Years of hard work by dedicated scientists, government officials, and river-lovers have opened the Hudson's shores to swimming, fishing, and boating.

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Men over 15 and women over 50 can eat up to one, half-pound meal per month of striped bass. See our trimming and skinning tips below for more information on how to reduce PCBs in a fish meal. Women under 50 and children under 15 should not eat any fish from the Hudson River.

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While there are a few places that boast extremely clean water, such as Canada, Iceland, Antarctica, or even Upstate New York, the team of scientists determined that the cleanest water in the world was in the Patagonia region of Chile, Puerto Williams.

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