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How denser multifamily housing helped clean up Lake Washington

How denser multifamily housing helped clean up Lake Washington

A 25-year study by King County scientists found that Lake Washington showed improvements in clarity and nutrient pollution. The study, published in Ecosphere, measured significant changes over a quarter century. The research challenges conventional wisdom that urban growth leads to increased water pollution.

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