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Yes, these phosphates contribute to various problems, such as algae blooms over large bodies of water that are subjected to prolonged runoff, you can easily purchase phosphate free alternatives to the chemicals that cause these issues. while absolutly true the former answer does not address the question. phosphate run off is bad for the envirument and can cause alae bloom but it does not harm plants... not even in large quantities.zaf.
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What can increase levels of phosphate in a stream?
Runoff from fertilizers is a strong contributor to high phosphate levels. At one time, phosphates were also used in detergents.
What happens to the phosphorus that is carried by runoff the ocean?
Much of this phosphate then concentrates in marine sediment. Some of the phosphate is eventually incorporated into the bodies of marine animals such as fish.
What happens to phosphorus that is carried by runoff to the oceans?
Much of this phosphate then concentrates in marine sediment. Some of the phosphate is eventually incorporated into the bodies of marine animals such as fish.
What happened to phosphorus that is carried by runoff to the oceans?
Much of this phosphate then concentrates in marine sediment. Some of the phosphate is eventually incorporated into the bodies of marine animals such as fish.
What happens to the phosphorus that is carried by runoff to the ocean?
Much of this phosphate then concentrates in marine sediment. Some of the phosphate is eventually incorporated into the bodies of marine animals such as fish.
What happens to the phosphorous that is carried by runoff to the oceans?
It is decomposed into the soil and used up by plants for growth. Phosporus is important to plants because the cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer. DNA also relies on phosphorus in its sugar-phosphate backbone. Finally, ATP contains three phosphate molecules. A reddish-purple color on the leaves of a plant indicates a phosphorus deficiency.
Does vegetation affect the amount of runoff?
Yes, plants absorb some of the water. It thick vegetation might slow runoff down too.
Can plants roots cause erosion?
They help prevent erosion by controlling runoff.
Why do plants keep soil from eroding?
The roots of the plants keep the soil in place, and ground covers (clovers, grass) prevent runoff erosion.
What are three things that can happen to the precipitation that falls to the Earth?
It can puddle, get absorbed into the earth as groundwater, get used by plants, or runoff.
What happen when runoff water enters a river?
It will just accumulate more water in the river but, if the runoff water becomes toxic due to nearby factories or power plants then it can damage that ecosystem.
What effect will runoff from a cement patio that was cleaned with muriatic acid have on a garden that borders it?
Using muriatic acid to clean masonry is an approved technique, but caution must be exercised. The muriatic acid , even as runoff, is harmful to delicate tissues and any plants in the area. If there is runoff, use lime to neutralize the acid.
