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[[File:Bioretention nutrients zones.PNG|thumb|4500px|The profile view of aa bioretention feature with associated zones and the processes used to remove excess nitrogen and phosphorous inputs out of incomign overland waer from agricultrual lands (Photo Source: Osman, et al. 2022)<ref>Osman, M., Takaijudin, H., Massoudieh, A. and H.W., Goh. 2022. Effects of Vegetation and Saturated Zone in Cascaded Bioretention on Enhancing Nutrient Removal. Environmental Engineering Research, 28(3), p.220154.</ref>]]
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==Overview==
Nutrients are an essential part of life, however excess amounts of them can harm the environment. Anthropogenic activities can lead to such excessive amount of nutrients in runoff and cause degradation of receiving waters. Phosphorus and Nitrogen are the main nutrients of concern in stormwater runoff. This page provides information on the sources of nutrients, the issues caused by their excess amounts, and strategies to manage them.