USDA Studies Plant Nursery Runoff Remediation
What’s the difference between a crop field and a large commercial plant nursery? As it turns out,...
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Tag: Phosphorus
Study: To combat toxic algal blooms, focus on phosphorus
The results of an experiment spanning nearly a half-century at the International Institute for...
Read MoreEPA report finds that nearly half of U.S. river and streams have nutrient pollution
A new scientific report released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that 46% of the nation’s river and stream miles suffer from phosphorus and nitrogen pollution. This situation creates a poor habitat...
Read MoreNew EPA report examines point source progress in Hypoxia Task Force states
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a first-ever report that addresses the extent of nitrogen and phosphorus monitoring including discharge limits for major water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) within the...
Read MoreNew phosphorus reduction targets aim to reduce toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie
The U.S. and Canadian governments have adopted targets to reduce phosphorus entering areas of Lake Erie by 40% in an effort to improve water quality and minimize risks to public health. The reductions seek to decrease the amount...
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