Eutrophication
Runoff from fertilizers is a strong contributor to high phosphate levels. At one time, phosphates were also used in detergents.
Examples: pollution of waters and eutrophication.
One activity related to home gardening that can lead to water pollution is the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. When it rains or when the garden is watered, these chemicals can wash into nearby streams, rivers, or groundwater, leading to nutrient runoff and pollution. This runoff can harm aquatic ecosystems, causing issues like algal blooms that deplete oxygen levels and harm fish and other wildlife. Additionally, improper disposal of gardening waste can further contribute to water quality degradation.
Two main reasons for water pollution are industrial discharge of chemicals and waste and agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides. Both of these sources can introduce harmful substances into water bodies, leading to pollution and environmental damage.
One possible source of excess nitrogen in a body of surface water is agricultural runoff, which often contains fertilizers rich in nitrogen compounds. When it rains, these fertilizers can wash into nearby rivers, lakes, or streams, leading to nutrient pollution. This can result in harmful algal blooms and negatively impact aquatic ecosystems.
One disadvantage of using fertilizer is the potential for runoff, which can lead to water pollution and harm aquatic ecosystems. Overuse of fertilizers can also lead to nutrient imbalances in the soil, causing harm to plants and reducing biodiversity. Additionally, some fertilizers can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
No!!! In my opinion, I think that fertilizers are horrible to our limited drinking supply!! We can only dring 1% of all water on earth and we are polluting it, not only with runoff from farm fertilizer that can contaminate our water supply, but by factories and plastic (which can leak chemicals into water)... Its just wrong. Fertilizers are bad for any water because it is baisically leaking chemicals into water that aquatic creatures live in. We can also contaminate our own drinking supply with fertilizers (surface runoff). I know that we can end our hunger crisis using fertilizers, but we are creating a far worse crisis... water pollution. I see that you are thinking that we have water cleaning treatment systems so its no big deal that you use it. But its the same with everybody else, they think that "oh its only one person" but its not. Every little thing on our world affects another and you affect someone too. Just don't use fertilizers. For people who don't have fresh water.
One significant human event that can lead to increased freshwater algae growth is agricultural runoff, where fertilizers containing high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus are washed into water bodies during rainstorms. This nutrient enrichment promotes algal blooms, which can deplete oxygen levels in the water and harm aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, wastewater discharge and urban runoff can contribute similar nutrient loads, exacerbating the problem. These events highlight the impact of human activities on freshwater ecosystems.
problem solving is one of the students problem in physics.
No it is not illegal to collect runoff from your roof, because no one owns it.
Complex Fertilizers ate fertilizers that supply more than one plant nutrient. Example: Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) contains 18% N and 20% P (46% P2O)Advantages of Complex Fertilizers are:The possibility of adulteration is generally less.Each granule is homogenous in nutrient content.Being granular, the drilling of fertilizer is easy.They are cheaper than straight or mixed fertilizers.Phosphorus availability is not affected (fixation is less) as the phosphorus in the granules will have less contact with soil particlesIf you want to more detailed answer check out the related link below.
Fertilizers and pesticides lead to soil mismanagement by over doing both. If one over does it on the fertilizer on grass, it can actually have an adverse reaction and burn out or grass can die. If one over uses pesticides it can also act as a ground clearing agent.