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… its tributary system that continually provision the estuary’s ecosystems. These sediments and
nutrients provide ingredients necessary for the synthesis of carbon-based lifeforms and are …
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… and reduces treatment costs for communities. For example, wetlands can reduce the concentration of
nutrients in water such as nitrogen and phosphorus, thereby reducing the likelihood of harmful …
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… far from meeting the goal of making all waters safe for swimming. Diffuse sources of road salt,
nutrients and other pollutants are degrading many of our streams and lakes. New contaminants from …
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… reduce costs and energy consumption by incentivizing conservation; harvesting heat, methane and
nutrients from their treatment processes; and reusing water. These practices can be good for the …
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… Paltz to Kingston. Slow-moving water behind dams heats up and – when coupled with an overload of
nutrients – allows for cyanobacteria to proliferate. These HABs can form toxins that put …
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… and use the authority of the Clean Water Act to target those pollution sources. Major sources of
nutrients in the Wallkill include treated sewage and farm fertilizers, and much of the Wallkill …
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… for years has advocated that New York State should update its water quality standards for
nutrients and sewage indicators. However, when changes are made, the state must collect new data …
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… site on the Rensselaer Plateau, and drinking water quality degradation as excess sediment,
nutrients and other pollutants are washed into reservoirs and rivers that serve as drinking water …
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… The river’s underlying health also plays a role. Sewage pollution and fertilizer act as “
nutrients” that fertilize phytoplankton and spur algae growth. Scientists have determined that …
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… bass will readily devour them. Their carcasses play a critical role in cycling important marine
nutrients into freshwater ecosystems. They are often maligned because of their presence in the …
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