water eutrophication
/juːˌtroʊfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · wa·ter eu·tro·phic·a·tion
noun
- The process by which a body of water becomes enriched with excess nutrients, leading to an overgrowth of algae and potentially harmful effects on the ecosystem. The lake's water eutrophication was caused by runoff from nearby agricultural fields.
noun
- A condition in which a body of water has an excessive concentration of nutrients, leading to an overabundance of algae and potentially harmful effects on the ecosystem. The water eutrophication in the lake was so severe that it affected the local wildlife.
Did you know? Water eutrophication is a significant environmental concern, as it can have devastating effects on aquatic ecosystems and human health. In 2014, a severe algal bloom in Lake Erie caused a massive water crisis in Toledo, Ohio, affecting over 400,000 people.