Resource to recovery

摘要

Nutrient pollution is one of the greatest challenges facing communities today. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that more than 15,000 bodies of water have nutrient impairments, including highly used recreational areas such as Chesapeake Bay and Lake Erie. Responsible for toxic algae blooms, an excess of nutrients in waterways can create conditions that destroy aquatic life and severely limit recreational enjoyment, accounting for millions of dollars in lost tourism revenue. As a result, as part of the Clean Water Act, EPA is implementing more stringent regulations in an effort to battle nutrient pollution, and municipalities are facing greater challenges in meeting these newly enforced limits.