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The groundwater in Amboy is about 10 times saltier than the sea, Large said, and for years, all drinking water has been trucked in.

In recent decades, as the lake shrank and grew saltier than the ocean, nearly all the fish have died and the migratory birds that relied on them for sustenance have become scarce.

At the same time, the lake is growing saltier as it shrinks, bringing changes to a habitat that is a vital stopover for migratory birds.

As California’s largest lake has continued to evaporate, it’s become saltier and dustier, causing breathing problems for locals like Clark.

However, the treated water still contains trace amounts of contaminants and is five to 10 times saltier than ocean water.