Phosphorus Trends
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In the past
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In 1979 19 ppb
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In 1981 17 ppb
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In the more recent past
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In 2000 19 ppb
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In 2003 18 ppb
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However, there is still work to
be done to reduce phosphorus
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Even though our numbers are lower, once the phosphorus is mixed in the water column in the fall, there as still a bloom, as shown here [Click for next slide]
