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What are the main anthropogenic sources of phosphorus and why are they a problem?
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The major anthropogenic source of phosphorus is effluent from sewage treatments, which tends to be phosphate rich. Fertilizers also provide large amounts of anthropogenic phosphorus, and many detergents play a part as well. Introduction of phosphates from all of these sources into surface waters causes eutrophication and algae growth, leading to murkier waters and changes in the structure and function of ecosystems.
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