phosphorus
Coverage of phosphorus in the Nexus archive.
- Lincoln Pool green mess reflects Minnesota’s own work restoring tainted waters
Minnesota's 2026 draft list under the Clean Water Act identifies 2,979 impaired water bodies, with efforts like the watershed approach and successful restoration of Riley Lake. Impairments stem from pollutants like phosphorus, nitrogen, mercury, and bacteria.
- Two Houston-area residents plead guilty to falsifying wastewater testing results
Two Houston-area residents pleaded guilty to falsifying wastewater testing results that showed illegal levels of ammonia, E. coli, and phosphorus. The U.S. Attorney's Office reported the case.
- ICC Secretary General: The Hormuz clock that matters isn’t diplomatic — it’s agricultural
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is highlighted as a growing threat to global agriculture, with risks of fertilizer shortages disrupting crop yields and food prices. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns that a prolonged closure could trigger a severe food crisis within 6-12 months, affecting import-dependent nations and U.S. farmers.
- In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun
Iowa's water pollution from agricultural runoff and sewage threatens public health and disrupts summer recreational activities like kayaking. Over half of the state's tracked waterways fail to meet standards for swimming, drinking, or aquatic life, prompting water restrictions and lawsuits against federal policies.
- Takeaways from how water pollution in Iowa can deflate summer fun
Iowa's water pollution, driven by agricultural runoff containing nitrates and phosphorus, harms public health and summer recreational activities like kayaking and swimming. Algal blooms, bacteria, and soil runoff have made over half of monitored waterways unsuitable for swimming, drinking, or aquatic life.
- In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun
Iowa's water pollution from agricultural runoff, including nitrates and phosphorus, threatens public health and disrupts recreational activities like kayaking. Despite voluntary measures and recent investments, over half of the state's monitored waterways fail to meet standards for safety, prompting legal challenges and ongoing environmental concerns.
- Now hitting deadline, Florida flunks Everglades pollution cleanup
Florida is failing to meet pollution cleanup deadlines for the Everglades, as manmade Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are not effectively reducing phosphorus levels. The state's data shows a decline in pollution cleanup, with the STAs underperforming despite decades of pledges to restore water quality.
- Foreign suppliers play a key role in US fertilizer markets
The US imports significant amounts of potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus fertilizers, primarily from Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico. Global events like the pandemic and the 2022 Ukraine invasion have disrupted supply chains, affecting prices and availability for American farmers.