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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Lake Michigan waves crash on Fullerton Beach at sunrise on October 12, 2024. Each year 11.6 million pounds of plastic is poured into the lake which serves as the main drinking water supply for the city.

The plastic we drink: How can Chicago help curb Lake Michigan microplastic pollution?

Jared Lam, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

Every year, 11.6 million pounds of plastic trash makes its way into Lake Michigan, Chicago’s largest source of drinking water. Even as the city tries to tackle this issue, it means that microplastics...

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