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What can we do to stop eutrophication?


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Eutrophication:

  1. The addition of domestic sewage waste into the water bodies makes the water nutrient-rich which supports the growth of plants and algae and is called eutrophication.
  2. The excessive growth of aquatic algae and plants leads to a reduction in the amount of dissolved oxygen which affects the other aquatic animals.

Methods to reduce eutrophication :

  1. Reducing pollution: The most effective way to reduce or stop eutrophication is to reduce pollution, especially water Pollution as it is the major cause of eutrophication.
  2. Composting: The method by which organic waste is converted to useful and nutrient-rich compost is called composting, which can also reduce eutrophication.
  3. Changing laws: The government should make strict punishment rules against the person or industries who makes water polluted by throwing waste materials, and toxic chemicals in the water.

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