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Study Shows Need for Tracking Water Use in U.S. Rivers

A Purdue University study revealed that water entering Indiana's Wabash River during the summer is withdrawn and then returned, a finding with implications for other rivers nationwide.

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A Purdue University study revealed that water entering Indiana's Wabash River during the summer is withdrawn and then returned, a finding with implications for other rivers nationwide. The study gives scientists a better understanding of how the nation's rivers behave during times of drought, as they experience similar cycles of low rainfall over the summer. (Purdue University)

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