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Wildfires Threaten Water Quality for up to Eight Years After They Burn, Study Shows

  • A study published on June 23, 2025, analyzed water quality in over 500 Western U.S. watersheds and found contamination lasting up to eight years after wildfires.
  • The study responded to a background of increased wildfire frequency driven by climate change and fuel accumulations, causing longer recovery times for watersheds.
  • Researchers measured significantly elevated levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen, sediment, and turbidity in the first one to five years after fires across various river basins.
  • Lead author Carli Brucker highlighted the importance of supplying precise data to water managers, enabling them to develop effective wildfire resilience plans based on concrete evidence rather than vague concerns.
  • The findings suggest water managers can better plan and respond to wildfire impacts, highlighting the extended environmental risks and need for long-term recovery efforts.
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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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