CONNECT NY
Threats to our Drinking Water
Preview: Season 4 Episode 6 | 30s
How we will protect New York State's fresh water?
New York State has an abundance of clean drinking water. But, that water is facing threats that in some instances we are responsible for creating. What will New York do about harmful algal blooms, micro plastics, chemical spills and other growing water concerns? Will the economic and environmental implications of dealing with these pollutants overwhelm current resources?
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CONNECT NY is a local public television program presented by WCNY
CONNECT NY
Threats to our Drinking Water
Preview: Season 4 Episode 6 | 30s
New York State has an abundance of clean drinking water. But, that water is facing threats that in some instances we are responsible for creating. What will New York do about harmful algal blooms, micro plastics, chemical spills and other growing water concerns? Will the economic and environmental implications of dealing with these pollutants overwhelm current resources?
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