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Drinking water, or more? Watershed rules determine Lake Auburn's role

AUBURN Dan Bilodeau stands on Whitman Spring Road, about 100 yards above Lake Auburn, and counts the things the lake represents for him. It’s a recreation magnet, drawing summer boaters to its waters, and hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers to its shores. It’s a real estate engine, too, he said, bringing people to […] ....

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Warming temperatures threaten Lake Auburn's water quality

Maine's water quality is particularly good, largely due to its cold climate. But data indicates that as the state's winters grow warmer, the periods of ice cover which protects the state's lakes are shrinking. ....

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Lake Auburn consultant to evaluate where phosphorus increase is coming from

Based on the findings, the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission may conduct a treatment this year to help prevent algae blooms. ....

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Climate change is worsening the water quality issues at the center of a dispute over Lake Auburn

Climate change has been contributing to worsening water quality in Lake Auburn, as winter ice cover diminishes, and water temperatures are rising, giving algae more time to grow. And more extreme storm events can dump sediment and runoff which further degrade water quality. ....

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Climate change is worsening Lake Auburn's water quality

Lake Auburn is one of the few water systems in the country that don't need to be filtered because it has high water quality. But that's at risk. ....

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