Proper construction and maintenance of septic systems will prevent toxic levels of nutrients from invading neighboring waterways and threatening ecosystems.
Appeared in print as "Watch Phosphorus, Be Prosperous"
Jim Anderson, Ph.D., is an emeritus professor at the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water and Climate, education coordinator for the National Association of Wastewater Technicians, and recipient of the pumping industry’s Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award. Email Jim questions about septic system maintenance and operation at editor@pumper.com.
QUESTION: Why do we worry about the phosphorus content in our septic system?
ANSWER: This is another frequent question I receive. Phosphorus is the limiting nutrient for algal growth in most freshwater lakes. These blooms can lead to toxic conditions for animals that drink or...
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