Agricultural water run-off,rich in nitrates,ammonia,and phosphates,may be treated to remove these chemicals so that the treated water does not support algal blooms. Such treatment is an example of ________.

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Agricultural water run-off,rich in nitrates,ammonia,and phosphates,may be treated to remove these chemicals so that the treated water does not support algal blooms. Such treatment is an example of ________.

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Tertiary treatment is the final stage of wastewater treatment where advanced processes are used to remove excess nutrients and other impurities from the water before it is discharged into the environment. Removing nitrates, ammonia, and phosphates from agricultural water run-off falls under tertiary treatment.

Agricultural Water Run-Off,rich in Nitrates,ammonia,and Phosphates,may Be Treated to Remove