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Sediment and Cities: The Urban Impact on Water Quality

July 16, 2025

As cities grow and landscapes transform, the effects of urbanization ripple far beyond skylines and traffic patterns. An often overlooked consequence is the increase in suspended sediment concentration in nearby rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. This can have massive implications for water quality, aquatic life, and public health.

Read more about hos LISST can help mitigate these effects in our article here!