Phosphates are a part of living plants and
animals, their by-products and their remains. Phosphorus is present in very low
concentration and is a fundamental element needed for growth and metabolic
reactions of plants and animals. The reason for its scarce fullness is any
phosphorus left around quickly makes algae blooms, which would result in
culture eutrophication.
Abiotic -Some ways that non-living things can
affect the amount of phosphates in a water sample are from soil erosion, which
contributes phosphorus to rivers when soil particles are washed into waterways.
Also two other ways are the adding of fertilizers to farms and the draining of
swamps and marshes, which would add to the amount of phosphorus in a water
sample.
Biotic- Some ways that living things can affect
the amount of phosphates in a water sample is through human disturbances such
as industrial wastes, human wastes, and animal wastes. Also sewage from septic
tanks and wastewater treatment plants are a source of phosphorus in rivers.
Our Data:
Q-value 13
Total 1.3
Q-value
20
Total
2.0