Water Contaminant Levels Can Remain High for Eight Years After a Wildfire, Study Finds

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By Paige BennettJun 30, 2025, 1:55 pm52 ptsTrending
It’s no secret that smoke and other contaminants from wildfires can pollute the air, soil and water during and after a blaze burns out. But now, scientists are warning that wildfire pollutants can continue to contaminate local waterways for up to eight years after a wildfire event. In a new study, led by…

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