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Mercury in Lake Whatcom

Lake Whatcom is the source of drinking water for approximately 67,000 City of Bellingham and 15,000 Whatcom County citizens. Nearly 50% of the county population depends on this drinking water source. The watershed as a whole provides an enormous variety of recreational opportunities, irreplaceable fish and wildlife habitat, and serves a key role in flood control. Despite the lake's obvious compelling benefits, both the degree and number of threats to its health are on the rise. Rapid housing developments, storm water runoff, hazardous substances, recreational misuse, and the lack of a comprehensive management plan are all contributing to the momentum that leaves the future of the watershed in serious jeopardy. The major issue with the health of Lake Whatcom is the high level of mercury in the water.
Lake Whatcom lies east of the City of Bellingham. The size of the lake is more 11 miles long, averaging more than one mile wide, and at its greatest depth, is......

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