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»Nitrogen and phosphorous
are vital nutrients for plants and animals. But too much can overwhelm a waterway, causing massive algal growth that smothers and poisons aquatic life, and robs oxygen from the water. Nutrient pollution is a serious threat to human health — threatening drinking water sources, and making recreation in waterways and eating seafood dangerous activities.
Nutrient pollution comes from agricultural, sewage, urban runoff, air pollution and industrial waste. We know how to keep this waste out of our waterways. It’s time we take responsibility for the state of our waters, handle our fertilizers and waste responsibly, and invest in our infrastructure. Immediate action is necessary to stop our waterways from turning toxic green.
Fall 2007 Waterkeeper Magazine
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