Nutrients
Nutrients are elements necessary for plant growth, but high nutrient levels, especially phosphorus and nitrogen, stimulate excessive algal growth in the river. When algae dies, its decomposition consumes dissolved oxygen in the water and gives off foul odors.



Learn more about:
Phosphorus
Orthophosphorus
Nitrate-nitrogen

 
 

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This page was last updated 9/15/04
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