Effects on Aquatic Life

• By 1970s in Adirondack Mountains

  • more than 50% of lakes  meters had pHɝ
  • 90% of lakes contained no fish

• By 1990s in Sweden

  • 14,000 lakes unable to support lake organisms sensitive to acidic conditions
  • 2,200 lakes nearly lifeless

Previous slide

Next slide

Back to first slide

View graphic version