Watch WFAA for reports on E. coli in the Trinity River
Joon Lee, PhD, assistant professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, speaks with Chris Hawes from WFAA Channel 8 about testing levels of E. coli in Fort Worth’s Trinity River.
The story examines findings from recent sampling, whether or not that sampling could be improved, and how other cities in Texas handle E. coli testing of their rivers. The segment aired at 10 p.m. Sept. 21.
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