Can I use (biodegradable) Wilderness Wash to clean dishes in a stream or lake? Can I use (biodegradable) Wilderness Wash to clean dishes in a stream or lake?

Can I use (biodegradable) Wilderness Wash to clean dishes in a stream or lake?

Biodegradable simply means that a compound will break down when exposed to environmental agents including water and UV light (i.e. sunlight).

Biodegradable soaps will harm aquatic life; they should not be used in lakes and streams. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and wash/dispose of waste water at least 200 feet / 70m away from open water.

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