Algae bloom resulting from eutrophication, Ramapo River, northern NJ. Water pollution

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The Ramapo River often becomes eutrophic and has significant algae blooms in summer as a result of outflow from sewage treatment facilities releasing nitrogen and phosphorous rich compounds into the water. Suburban fertilizer and soil runoff also contributes to the cultural eutrophication

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Location: Ramapo River, New Jersey
Photo credit: © Martin Shields / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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