Question

Other Environmental Sources

Explain how the farms upriver were adding to the high nitrate levels. 2-3 sentences

Answer 1

Farms upriver contribute to high nitrate levels primarily through the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, which can leach into nearby waterways during rainfall or irrigation. Additionally, manure from livestock operations can run off into streams and rivers, further increasing nitrate concentrations. This excess nitrogen can lead to harmful algal blooms and degrade water quality downstream.