50% of U.S. lakes and rivers are too polluted for swimming, fishing or drinking

Florida and Indiana are two of the worst states for polluted waters. Image: Unsplash/Gláuber Sampaio
Olivia Rosane
Freelance Reporter, Ecowatch

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