Diffuse Pollution Pathways are not the same for N and P Compounds

Mercedes Arauzo*; Maria Valladolid

**Mercedes Arauzo* and Maria Valladolid**

Volume4-Issue12
Dates: Received: 2023-12-14 | Accepted: 2023-12-21 | Published: 2023-12-22
Pages: 10.37871/jbres1853

Abstract

Macronutrient fluxes from diffuse sources can affect aquatic ecosystems' health and drinking water quality. These are critical issues covered in the sixth gal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all [1]. To promote water quality protection, we need a better understanding of the hydrogeochemical, ecological and anthropogenic factors affecting diffuse pollution by Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) compounds generated by human activities.

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Arauzo M, Valladolid M. Diffuse Pollution Pathways are not the same for N and P Compounds. J Biomed Res Environ Sci. 2023 Dec 22; 4(12): 1689-1691. doi: 10.37871/jbres1853, Article ID: JBRES1853, Available at: https://www.jelsciences.com/ articles/jbres1853.pdf

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Ecosystem Science

Soil Science

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