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Water Supply, Sediment Pollution, Nitrogen Pollution—Are We Nearing the Point of No Return?
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34295
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Abstract:
Scientists believe that issues of limited water supply, sediment pollution, and excessive nitrogen are emerging as recurrent problems. The accepted nutrient application practices across the Coastal Plain may be contributing to unacceptably high nutrient concentrations throughout shallow aquifers. They advise plans to define sustainable rates of nutrient application to the land.
Source:
Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 318, July/Aug 1999,
p2-3
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