Nutrient pollution

"Contamination of water resources by excessive inputs of nutrients. In surface waters, excess algal production is a major concern." (Lenntech, 2019) 

Sources

Lenntech. Water glossary: An explanation of  terminology concerning water related issues. Accessed March 4, 2019. Available at: https://www.lenntech.com/water-glossary.htm

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Satsense Solutions Limited

Satsense Solutions Limited is a start-up company that uses satellite earth observation to develop business and governance solutions addressing the challenges of resource management, climate change and sustainable development. It has developed and deployed several applications in the Water Resources, Hydropower, Mining and Infrastructure sectors. These include assessments of eutrophication levels in lakes and reservoirs and sedimentation rates at hydropower plants. Identification of pollution in rivers, acid mine drainage and tailings at mining sites.