In the Florida Everglades ecosystem, Phosphorous is the main nutrient that the South Florida Water Management District is attempting to control. Phosphorous is the same nutrient that is a contributing factor to the algae problem in Lake Erie. In South Florida, the main source of drinking water stems from underground aquifers made of porous limestone, that is refilled via the everglades(NPS,2016). In our region, the main source for drinking water for cities, stems from Lake Erie. Thus, phosphorous has an effect on drinking water in both regions.
In South Florida, they use STA’s, or Stormwater Treatment Areas to control Phosphorous loading into the everglades. STA’s are constructed wetlands that are placed in between the phosphorous source
In South Florida, they use STA’s, or Stormwater Treatment Areas to control Phosphorous loading into the everglades. STA’s are constructed wetlands that are placed in between the phosphorous source