Excess amounts of phosphorus in aquatic systems (particularly freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and ponds) often leads to algae blooms that can produce unsightly surface scums, shade out beneficial types of plants, and poison the water due to toxins produced by the algae.
Excess amounts of phosphorus in aquatic systems (particularly freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and ponds) often leads to algae blooms. These blooms can produce unsightly surface scums. These blooms can shade out beneficial types of plants. These blooms can poison the water due to toxins. These toxins are produced by the algae.