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Computer 7 Phosphates (ortho- and total) INTRODUCTION Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for all aquatic plants and algae. Only a very small amount is needed, however, so an Effects of Phosphate Levels excess of phosphorus can easily occur. Excess phosphorus is • High levels usually considered to be a pollutant because it can lead to - eutrophication eutrophication—a condition where an overabundance of - increased algal blooms nutrients, such as phosphorus, causes increased plant and - increased BOD algal growth. Eutrophication can lower the levels of y - decreased DO dissolved oxygen in the water and can render the water • Low levels uninhabitable by many aquatic organisms. Phosphorus is - limiting factor in plant often the limiting factor that determines the level of p and algal growth eutrophication that occurs. o Most phosphorus in surface water is present in the form of phosphates. There are four classifications of phosphates often referred to in environmental literature: c • orthophosphates are the inorganic forms of phosphate, such as PO 3–, HPO 2–, and H PO – . 4 4 2 4 These are the forms of phosphates used heavily in fertilizers and are often introduced to surface waters through runo