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. 1981 Jan 30;211(4481):446-8.
doi: 10.1126/science.211.4481.446.

Acid lakes from natural and anthropogenic causes

Acid lakes from natural and anthropogenic causes

R Patrick et al. Science. .

Abstract

Lakes may be acid because of natural ecological conditions or because of anthropogenic activities. Apparently there has been a recent increase in acidity of many lakes in the northeastern United States. Factors that may be contributing to this increase include the use by utilities of precipitators, sulfur scrubbers, and tall stacks; the use of petroleum; and methods of combustion of fossil fuels.

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