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Como’s Microplastic Pollution Challenge
In recent years there has been growing concern over the amount of plastic in seas and inland waters. There is now greater awareness of the presence and dangers of so-called micro-plastics. Whilst Lake Como has a good record for microbiological cleanliness, it must now tackle the issue of micro-plastics. Continue reading
Posted in Lake, Politics, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged Adda, bacteria, environment, Goletta, Goletta dei Laghi, health, Legambiente, micro-plastics, microbiology, microplastics, nature, pollution, Rezzonico
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Swimability 2019: Lake Como’s Clean Water
Swimability 2019: Lake Como’s Clean Water. Looking down into the clear waters of the lake on a warm summer’s day invokes the desire to jump in and swim! But can we be sure the water is safe for swimming? Continue reading
Posted in Lake, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged bacteria, bathing, beach, beaches, brienno, Careno, Como, e-coli, effluent, Enterococci, health, Lake, Lake Como, Moltrasio, pollution, swimming, Tremezzo, water quality, wild swimming
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