Amazing Progress on the "Dirtiest Lake in the U.S."

Sunday's Post Standard featured this story about the newfound cleanliness in Onondaga Lake. This is great news for Syracuse!

Many negative perceptions center around this lake and its infamous pollution levels. In 1987, the Phosphorus levels in the lake were at 120 micrograms per liter. In comparison, Skaneateles Lake, where we get our drinking water, has only 4 micrograms per liter. Now the levels are at 17, which is below the court-ordered level of 20 micrograms.

Scientists are amazed and delighted at the progress made here. They're hopeful the lake will eventually be swimmable, which will add another amazing asset to out area.

So spread the good news! Syracuse, NY is no longer home to the dirtiest lake in the United States.