Nitrogen and Water
Nitrogen and Water
Publication Year:
2018
Authors:
Water Science School
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Resource Type:
Blog Post
Summary:
Nitrogen, vital for plant growth, becomes a pollutant in water when excessive. The article details nitrogen forms like nitrate and ammonia and their origins. Excess nitrogen in water can raise cancer risks and cause harmful algal blooms.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Blog Post
Publication Year
2018
Author
Water Science School
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Relevant Country
United States
Specific Contaminants
Other Chemicals, Nitrates
Business Connect Takeaways
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but can also be a pollutant when it enters waterways in excess amounts.
The article provides information on the different forms of nitrogen that can be found in water, including nitrate and ammonia, and their sources.
The article discusses the potential health and environmental impacts of nitrogen pollution in water, including increased risk of certain cancers and harmful algal blooms.