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Wildfire Smoke Threatens Minnesota Water | Minneapolis News
Wildfire smoke blanketing northern Minnesota is raising alarms about drinking water safety as fires burn over 75,000 acres—releasing toxic chemicals into lakes and rivers. While big treatment plants can handle some fallout, rural communities relying on surface water or private wells are at greater risk. Towns like Ely monitor their systems closely, but private well owners must take action: check for strange smells or colors and test water immediately. With hotter summers and longer fire seasons on the horizon, scientists are racing to understand how wildfires are reshaping Minnesota’s water…
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