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Traildogbob

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6. Excessive Nutrient enrichment

Reply to efhmc (Reply #5)

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 01:05 PM

17 hrs ago

Of a body of water. Organic material, and fecal matter is a major contributor, like a pig farm near the source and the algae population explodes, feeding off the material, creating a toxic environment and literally sucking the oxygen Out of the water. Killing most other life there.

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Ohh That's Rich - now the paint is peeli g of in huge chunks in the reflecti g pool [View all] Figarosmom 17 hrs ago OP

seriously, no joke or exaggeration, Everything He Touches Turns To Shit Shellback Squid 17 hrs ago #1

Yes it does Figarosmom 17 hrs ago #2

Thus the Algae Blooms Traildogbob 17 hrs ago #3

But the algae is so swamp-like! Vogon_Glory 17 hrs ago #4

Yes. Traildogbob 17 hrs ago #7

Please do not make me have to go to Google. What is "eutrophication"? efhmc 17 hrs ago #5

Excessive Nutrient enrichment Traildogbob 17 hrs ago #6

You are the best. Thank you so much for the complete informative explanation. I appreciate it. efhmc 16 hrs ago #8

So welcome Traildogbob 16 hrs ago #10

"So much winning" oasis 16 hrs ago #9

Anyone in DC? I'm curious if it's smelly! n/t legallyblondeNYC 16 hrs ago #11