Algae bloom resulting from eutrophication, Ramapo River, northern NJ. Water pollution
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Martin Shields / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
F0HJ03File size:
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7360 x 4912 px | 62.3 x 41.6 cm | 24.5 x 16.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
15 August 2015Location:
Ramapo River, New JerseyMore information:
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