Scientists warn swimmers of serious risks lurking in the Great Lakes: 'Highest reported worldwide'

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The Great Lakes are some of the most beautiful water bodies in North America. However, residents might say they are far less lovely now, given the health concerns swimmers might face from microplastics.

What's happening?
The outdoor advice website Advnture recently raised awareness of the dangers of hard-to-see contaminants.

Per the site's report, the Great Lakes Science Advisory Board recently released an analysis discussing how microplastics are an environmental, health, and socioeconomic concern.

The reporting suggests that anyone swimming in the lakes could be exposed to high levels of microplastics, though the situation is worst in Lakes Ontario and Michigan, which have a lot of visitors. The microplastics can enter the body through consumption, inhalation, or skin contact, and they are associated with long-term ailments like colon cancer, infertility, and respiratory issues.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-warn-swimmers-serious-risks-100023818.html

[Native]

1. and the Great Lakes are a major source of drinking water.

[chouchou]

2. The pissy thing is: There's going to be people swimming in the Lakes anyway.

"Not to worry..I'll be able to see any bags or plastic stuff" Three years later.."I've NEVER had any problems with breathing!"

[Botany]

3. I haven't been swimming in Lake Erie for years the Zebra Muscle shells in place can cut you up.

Or @ least they used to that.