Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with harmful microplastics

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date May 20, 2026, 1:02 p.m.
Last Updated May 20, 2026, 1:02 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/05/20/microplastics-pollution-found-lake-michigan-chicago-river-water-environment-illinois

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A test sampling of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and other waterways across Illinois found tiny plastics present, posing potential threats to human health and damage to the [ environment ][1] , according to an advocacy group. In all, 31 test sites, including multiple samplings along Lake Michiga...