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first_reported: 2026-11-08 07:03 PST
updated: 2026-11-08 07:03 PST
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# King County study finds Lake Washington grew clearer

According to a 25-year King County study in the journal Ecosphere, Lake Washington grew clearer and less nutrient-polluted.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: [Lake Washington](/seattle/wiki/lake-washington.md)

## Coverage

- [Capitol Hill Seattle Blog](https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/11/how-denser-multifamily-housing-helped-clean-up-lake-washington/), 2026-11-08 07:03 PST: How denser multifamily housing helped clean up Lake Washington

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