Essay On Nutrient Pollution

Nutrients are substances that all living organisms need for growth and reproduction. Two major nutrients which are nitrogen and phosphorus occur naturally in water, soil and air. Nutrients are present in animal and human waste and chemical fertilizer. But, if the nutrients are in excessive amount, it will tend to cause nutrients pollution towards the environment. The over-development in agriculture and industrial area had accelerated the rate at which the wastewater containing excessive nutrients (mainly nitrogen and phosphorus) entering ecosystem without proper controlling system. There are many primary sources of nutrient pollution that will eventually create the eutrophication effect. Agriculture operations can contribute to nutrient pollution

Because storm water flows over hard surfaces directly into water body or storm drainage, there is no opportunity for soil and plants or a water treatment facility to filter out pollutants. Urban and suburban areas produce much more storm water runoff due to the high amount of paved and hard surfaces. Besides that, residential area can be a significant source of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution from fertilizers. Over-watering on the garden will tends to wash away the fertilizer. Pet waste could contribute nitrogen, phosphorus, parasites and bacteria to water pathway if it is not dispose in a correct way. Inside our homes, many laundry, dish and car-washing soaps contain a form of phosphorus called phosphates, which are carried from our homes into the water system through our drains. We also add excess nitrogen to the atmosphere through the use of electricity in our homes. Most of our electricity comes from the burning of fossil fuels, which release pollutants into the water environment. At last, excess amount of nutrients will flow into our water resources and caused