Associated Press, (2004) “Pollution forces states to put 1 of 3 lakes under advisories” THE GAZETTE, Wednesday, August 25, 9a

One in three lakes is so hazardous that advisory signs have been put on beaches. Swimming and fishing are no longer safe. The fish that are caught are not good for one’s health.

Nearly all the advisories involve contaminants such as mercury, dioxins, PCB’s and heavy metals including arsenic copper, and lead.

This warning covers 25% of the lakes and 24% of river miles.