Thousands of dead fish have washed up in a Bedford lake, and the city is scrambling to figure out if it’s a fluke or a serious pollution issue. You should definitely steer clear of the water until officials confirm it’s safe for you and your pets.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
The city will likely have to foot the bill for environmental testing and the cleanup of the lake, which could impact local park maintenance budgets.
No one really wins here, but the investigation will hopefully lead to better oversight of our local water quality.
Local residents who use the park for recreation and the local wildlife that relies on the lake are the ones losing out.
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‘A fish graveyard': At least 4,000 fish found dead in Bedford lake NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth