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EPA Report Calls For Greater Urgency To Prevent Water Pollution

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They are warning the country's cleanest rivers are continuing to decline despite ongoing efforts to improve water quality

An EPA report has called for greater urgency to prevent water pollution.

The Environmental Protection Agency is warning, the country's cleanest rivers are continuing to decline despite ongoing efforts to improve water quality.

It's latest report shows no significant overall improvement in water quality during 2025, with nutrient pollution remaining a major challenge.

The EPA also says agriculture and wastewater are the main sources of excess nutrients entering waterways.

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