Algae Blooms Affect Great Lakes Drinking Water

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Algae pollution phosphate water quality water system algal blooms agriculture human impact environment hab harmful algal bloom phosphates laundry detergent phosphorous dissolved phosphorus farm fertilizer agricultural runoff cover crops sustainability
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Science
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Algae Blooms Affect Great Lakes Drinking Water

Dissolved phosphorous – believed to be caused by agricultural run-off – is leading to dangerous algal blooms which are in turn threatening the water quality of Lake Erie. In this video from SciTech Now, learn how researchers and farmers alike are developing novel solutions to prevent this dangerous run-off from polluting the water system.
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PBS Learning Media

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