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To help ensure LID BMPs sustain healthy vegetation cover while not contributing substantially to nutrient loading of receiving waters, the quantity of extractable (i.e., available) P in the soil component needs to be measured and compared to design specifications or acceptance criteria.
 
To help ensure LID BMPs sustain healthy vegetation cover while not contributing substantially to nutrient loading of receiving waters, the quantity of extractable (i.e., available) P in the soil component needs to be measured and compared to design specifications or acceptance criteria.
 
{{:Phosphorus testing in media}}
 
{{:Phosphorus testing in media}}
 
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The levels of phosphorus in media can also be evaluated and discussed as Phosphorus Saturation Index (PSI). PSI is the proportion of extractable phosphorus to extractable aluminum and iron in the soil sample.
 
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[[Category:Phosphorus]]
 
[[Category:Phosphorus]]
 
[[Category: Water quality]]
 
[[Category: Water quality]]

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