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Sources of phosphates include fertilizers, detergents, wastewater from households and industrial activities, and agricultural runoff. Phosphates can also be naturally occurring in rocks and minerals.

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Can phosphates be transfered from pool to pool from pool brushes?

Phosphates can be transfered from pool to pool with a brush. However, the amount transfered would be insignicant. Even the most algae filled brush from your neighbors phosphate infested pool would not be enough to cause problems with your pool. Phosphates are measure in ppm (parts per million) and even your tap water shows traces of phosphates. Where you really want to worry with phosphates would be from airborne sources in your area.


What are the causes of phosphates in pool?

Phosphates in pools can come from sources like fertilizers, rainwater runoff, skin cells, and debris. These phosphates can act as a nutrient for algae growth, leading to algae blooms and cloudy water in the pool. Regular water testing and maintenance can help control phosphate levels.


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Uranium minerals as pitchblende, uraninite, carnotite, davidite, etc. or as a secondary product from the mining of gold, vanadium, phosphates.


How does phosphates get into water?

Most phosphates now found in water got there either from detergents or fertilizers used on crops. Detergents as a source of phosphates has been significantly reduced in recent years by changes to the formulations of most household detergents used in developed countries, but continues to be a problem in many third world countries. The phosphates enter the water from the sewage from homes and from runoff from fertilized crops.


What are the most popular phosphates?

The are calcium and sodium phosphates.


What is the charge of phosphates?

The charge of phosphates is typically -3.


Does rain water contain phosphates?

No. Salt is too heavy to evaporate. Even though some rain water is evaporated from the ocean it does not contain salt. No. When the water evaporates, it leaves the salt behind.


How does Phosphates get into the water?

Most phosphates now found in water got there either from detergents or fertilizers used on crops. Detergents as a source of phosphates has been significantly reduced in recent years by changes to the formulations of most household detergents used in developed countries, but continues to be a problem in many third world countries. The phosphates enter the water from the sewage from homes and from runoff from fertilized crops.


Does ivory soap contain phosphates?

No, Ivory soap does not contain phosphates. It is a pure soap that is free of additives such as phosphates, dyes, and heavy perfumes.


What charge do the phosphates impart to DNA?

Phosphates impart a negative charge to DNA.


Does dove soap contain phosphates?

Yes, Dove soap does not contain phosphates. Dove products are formulated to be gentle on the skin and do not typically include phosphates in their ingredients.


What are two main sources of pollutants that can contaminate groundwater supplies?

Sewage, nitrates from fertilizers, and phosphates all cause groundwater pollution.