Eutrophication: Process & Control Measures
The process of nutrient enrichment of water and consequent loss of species diversity is called eutrophication. Water polluted with inorganic fertilizers containing nitrates and phosphates or containing organic wastes causes eutrophication in water bodies. The Decomposition of organic wastes also increases nutrients in the water and causes eutrophication. During eutrophication, there is a luxuriant growth of …