28 Jul, 02:30··

Every fifth lake in Finland is in poor condition.

Many lakes in Finland are not healthy. The water is getting darker. Experts say this is a serious problem.

Finland has many lakes. Most of these lakes are in poor condition. Human activities like farming and forestry cause this problem. The situation is worse where there is a lot of land use. People can find information about lake quality online.

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Highlights

Many Finnish Lakes Poor

Every fifth Finnish lake is in poor condition according to assessments.

Darker Water Problem

The water in Finnish lakes is becoming darker.

Human Activity Causes Issues

Human activity, agriculture, and forestry are causing the poor lake conditions.

Check Lake Condition Online

Citizens can use Yle’s tool to check lake conditions.

Problem Not Addressed

Experts say the issue is not being adequately addressed.

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