Issue Position: Lake Erie Water Crises

Issue Position

The water emergency in Toledo has abated for now, but the fundamental challenge remains: protecting Lake Erie, which is the source of our drinking water along the north coast. Never before has this much attention been focused on the challenge that we face as a region, a state, and a nation.

Since last year, numerous federal and state and local officials and agencies have partnered with universities and other researchers to deliver the best possible algal bloom data and tracking. You can find the most recent Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Bulletin by clicking here.

The City of Toledo tests treated and untreated lake water regularly during the summer months when algal blooms are a threat.

The more information that the public has, the more effective our response to this challenge will be.

Yours,

Congresswoman Kaptur

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