Distribution of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Conservation Areas in South Florida from July 1972 to June 1973.
Abstract
From July 1972 to June 1973, 78% (5,200 metric tons or 5,700 tons) of the total nitrogen and 90% (207 metric tons or 228 tons) of the total phosphorus entering the conservation areas was contributed by bulk precipitation (rainfall and dry fallout). Controlled and noncontrolled surface-water discharge contributed the remainder: 22% (1,460 metric tons or 1,610 tons) of total nitrogen and 10% (22.4 metric tons or 24.7 tons) of total phosphorus. Most surface-water loads, 90% of the total nitrogen (696 metric tons or 767 tons) and 88% of the total phosphorus (5.2 metric tons or 5.7 tons) leaving the conservation areas entered Everglades National Park. About 5,000 metric tons (5,500 tons) of total nitrogen and nearly 220 metric tons (242 tons) of total phosphorus were apparently retained within the conservation areas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA012347
Entities
People
- Bradley G. Waller