How polluted is the Lehigh River?

The Lehigh River is the second largest tributary of the Delaware River, and roughly 20% of the stream miles in its watershed are polluted. The primary source of degradation is stormwater runoff.



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  • 2.) The water smells bad. ...
  • 3.) There are pipes draining into the water or you see clear signs of surface runoff. ...
  • 4.) There are dead animals or fish washing up on shore or in the water. ...
  • 5.) Signs tell you not to go in.


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The 5 Most Polluted Rivers in the US
  • The Ohio River. Manufacturers design steel-hulled boats to last for 20 years or more. ...
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  • The Mississippi River. ...
  • The Cuyahoga River. ...
  • The Delaware River.


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The Mississippi River However, the river has also been heavily impacted by pollution from agricultural runoff, industrial discharges, and discharge of sewage. Perhaps the river which is genuinely the most polluted in the US is the mighty Mississippi.

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The Top 5 Most Polluted Rivers In The World
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The longest river in the world is the Nile River in Africa and the length is 6,690 km. The biggest river in the world in terms of amount of water and flow of water would be the Amazon River in South America.

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