Scientists examine how wastewater practices in Florida Keys impact water quality

ScienceDaily
Nov 1, 2024, 2:44 pm89 pts
Wastewater contains nutrients that can overfeed algae, leading to harmful algal blooms and pollution issues in the ocean and other waterways. A new study tracked how these nutrients migrate from disposal sites in the Florida Keys, and the results have already informed wastewater practices in the region.

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