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    This document discusses the sources of eutrophication in water bodies. Point sources include power plants, sewage treatment plants, and industrial plants, which release nitrogen and phosphorus compounds from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes that end up in water bodies. Agriculture is also a major source through the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus, which can run off into water bodies. Sewage from domestic sources not connected to treatment plants also contributes to eutrophication.

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    This document discusses the sources of eutrophication in water bodies. Point sources include power plants, sewage treatment plants, and industrial plants, which release nitrogen and phosphorus compounds from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes that end up in water bodies. Agriculture is also a major source through the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus, which can run off into water bodies. Sewage from domestic sources not connected to treatment plants also contributes to eutrophication.

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    Source

    Type of problem

    Point Sources
    Power plants

    Combustion of fossil fuels emit nitrogen


    products into the atmosphere, which are carried
    down by rainfall and other processes, causing
    eutrophication in water bodies

    Sewage Treatment Plants

    Treatment process releases oxides of N and


    P in effluents, which drain into water bodies

    Industrial Plants

    Industrial processes release N and P


    products in effluents, which drain into water
    bodies

    Agriculture

    Farming practices, including use of fertilizers rich


    in N and P, deposit increased amounts of these
    nutrients in the soil. Run-off from these farms
    cause eutrophication in water bodies.

    Sewage

    Direct discharge of sewage from domestic


    sources, not connected to treatment plants, will
    eventually make its way into water bodies

    Non-Point Sources

    Eutrophication Point and Non-point Sources

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