Salty Streams
Road salt keeps travelers safe in winter but can pose a serious threat to nearby streams.
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Human waste has been detected in Southern Delaware waterways. Home septic systems may be to blame
Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.
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Second teen charged in New Jersey forest fire as rain should help douse New York blaze
Police in Evesham Township arrested a 14-year-old from Marlton in connection with an Oct. 30 wildfire that burned less than a tenth of a square mile.
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Delaware River basin managers could take conservation efforts if drought worsens
Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.
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