Basic Information on Nutrient Pollution

Nutrient pollution or the excessive accumulation of nitrogen and phosphorus in water is one of the most widespread, costly, and most challenging environmental problems of our nation. Nutrient pollution has affected many of our waterbodies and impacted environmental health, human health, and the economy.

Learn more about how and where nutrient pollutions occurs as well as it sources and potential solutions:

• The Problem
• Sources and Solutions
• The Effects
• Where This Occurs