Scientists monitor with phosphorus the algal blooms in European lakes

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 10:00 in Earth & Climate

An international research team has analysed the relationship between the amount of phosphorus recorded in 1,500 European lakes and reservoirs, and the growth of cyanobacteria, a toxin-producing microorganism. The results show that 23% of these water masses in Spain exceed the level established by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This percentage is closer to 50% for Germany and the Netherlands.

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