Irene Aftermath: Testing Riverbeds and Streams For E. coli

Photo: wrakky Much of the effects of Irene have been felt after the Hurricane barreled through the East Coast . Scientists have been particularly concerned about water quality throughout areas hit hard by the storm. Federal officials are testing riverbeds and streams for E. coli and pesticides in the aftermath of a storm that did upwards of $3 billion in damag… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Irene Aftermath: Testing Riverbeds and Streams For E. coli