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Phosphates are necessary to aquatic plant life. Increases in phosphates can lead to excessive algae growth. Forms of phosphate that occur in water are organic (needed for animal life) and inorganic (needed for plant life.) There are both organic and inorganic sources of phosphate. Why We Test For PhosphatesExcess phosphates can lead to algae blooms, which increase turbidity and water temperature. When the algae dies, it is consumed by bacteria that significantly decrease the amount of oxygen in water. All of these affects can make habitat uninhabitable for aquatic life. Sources of Excess PhosphateSources of phosphates include sewage treatment plants, septic systems, fertilizers, industrial discharges, and animal manure. Learn MoreTo learn more about phosphates, please view this pdf from the USDA published in the journal Issues in Ecology. The University of Minnesota also has information about Phosphorus in Fertilizer. How Do We Test For Phosphates:Pdf of sampling technique used by Stream Team.
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Join Us ...on the 2nd Saturday every month. Upcoming dates include: Feb 11 Mar 10 Testing will be in the lab at Boyd Hall, on Western Dr, Oxford Upcoming EventsWe are planning some fun events for 2012 including a volunteer picnic, macroinvertebrate training, and canoe trips. The first of these is World Wetlands Day on February 2. To celebrate this, Donna is going to host a brunch and wetland hike on her property, the Edge of the Farm Conservation Area on Feb 18 at 10am. RSVP if possible Free Webinar Series Hosted by the Butler County Storm Water District. Build This - Stormwater retrofit cnstruction issues Wed. Aug. 15th Leaving You Out In The Rain - Design and implementation of monitoring projects Wed. Oct. 24th Customizing Your Stormwater BMP Design for Specific Pollutants Wed. Dec. 12th For more information on these webinars or to register, call Bob Lentz at 785-4120. |
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