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acid waters

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acid waters
waters with a low pH occurring naturally and where water contaminated by acid rain and run-off from mine sites; acid waters often contain higher concentrations than normal of cadmium, copper, zinc and lead. Water affected by heavy leaching from soil may contain high levels of aluminum, copper, manganese and iron. These waters adversely affect production in fish cultures. See also water acidity.
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