Geotextile Applications

“Eutrophication” and Animal Waste

Eutrophication is the over fertilization of lakes with nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphates and the often negative effects. Excess nitrogen and phosphates can enter waterways from agricultural animal waste or from wastewater treatment plants. In particular, corporate farming results in large amounts of animal waste that must be remediated.

If too much phosphate is present in the water, the algae will grow rapidly (algal blooms). This can choke the waterway, diminish water quality and use up large amounts of oxygen, resulting in the death of fish and other important aquatic organisms.

The EPA, in response to lawsuits brought by environmental groups, has agreed to begin setting legal limits in some states on excess nutrients that trigger harmful algal blooms. Contact US Fabrics to learn more about the use of EcoTubes™ in dealing with the safe remediation and disposal of animal waste.