Manure management in China cuts river antibiotic pollution but raises groundwater contamination risks
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A study of antibiotic pollution patterns in China’s water systems over the past decade found a 59% decrease in antibiotic pollution in rivers, primarily due to reduced direct manure discharge, but antibiotic leaching into groundwater has increased by 15%.
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