Quote:
Originally Posted by Indydealmaker
Excess nitrates and phosphates are almost exclusively traced to run-off from farms which often apply manure in larger quantities than required in order to manage the waste itself. Septic systems that have past their prime is another huge source of pollution. Yet, county and state water quality officials routinely refuse to allow home owners to install package sewage treatment systems. Wildlife can add dramatically to the nitrate pollution.
Professionally applied turf chemicals are formulated for rapid uptake, but slow release to the plants. Algae blooms do occur miles from any source of run-off and can be caused by low oxygen content caused by water level, plant life and wildlife.
|
There are a few hay fields and pine groves watering with effluent (waste water). Effluent is not approved for use on crops for human consumption.
Commercial farms could not turn a profit if they were using manure as the primary fertilizer. Manure being 1.5-4.6 % nitrogen (most around 2.5) Phosphorus content for manure is less than 1%. Way less than chemical fertilizers.
I am sorry, but your post sounds like a Monsanto lawyer. It only takes a little research and some simple math to realize wildlife feces are in no way causing a "dramatic impact" on nitrate and phosphate levels in our waterways.