Eutrophication

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The increase in the concentration of nitrogen compounds causes accelerated growth of algae or higher aquatic plants, causing negative disturbances in the balance of biological populations present in the aquatic environment and in the water quality itself.

Source: Royal Decree 261/1996 on the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (Repealed)
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