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Photo from U.S. Geological Circular 1225--The Quality of Our Nation's Waters--Nuttients and Pesticides

Total phosphorus, in milligrams per liter.
In April 1994, total phosphorus concentrations in the South Platte River exceeded the USEPA desired goal for preventing plant nuisances (0.1 mg/L) in a 150-mile reach downstream from Denver, Colorado.

 

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