Seattle’s new I-90 light rail opened in March; 5 months later, about 2,000 fish have died near electrical equipment in Lake Washington

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Seattle's new light rail service across Lake Washington has coincided with thousands of fish deaths. Investigations are underway to determine if electrical infrastructure is harming aquatic life. Officials are examining energized equipment and potential electromagnetic field effects on fish. Sound Transit is cooperating with agencies to identify the cause and potential solutions. This incident highlights the need for careful environmental monitoring of future infrastructure projects.