Farm improvements cut Colorado River selenium pollution by half
Farm irrigation improvements reportedly reduced selenium pollution in the Colorado River system by about 50%, helping the river meet standards.
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The development shows progress in reducing an environmental hazard affecting river health and water quality.
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- Colorado River Cuts Selenium Pollution Nearly in Half After Farm Irrigation Improvements: In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards today ↗economictimes.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
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