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Looking beneath the surface: how good is our water?

Article Published 22 Mar 2011 Last modified 11 May 2021

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Water is critical for life and is integral to virtually all economic activities, including food production and industry. Not only is clean water a prerequisite for human health and well-being, it provides aquatic habitats that support healthy freshwater ecosystems.