Guide to Environmental theme of Eutrophication

Eutrophication involves the enrichment of ecosystems with nitrogen and phosphorus. The main source of these substances is the use of manure and chemical fertilisers in agriculture. Discharges to surface water by industry and sewage treatment plants also contribute to eutrophication.

Index Eutrophication

• Environmental pressure, theme of Eutrophication: introduction and policy
• Eutrophying emissions in the Netherlands, 1980-2001 (page is not available yet)
• Eutrophying emissions to water, 1990-2001
• Eutrophying substances: inflow to the North Sea, 1980-2001
• Nitrogen and phosphorus balances for fresh surface water in the Netherlands, 1986-2001
• Nitrogen balance for soil and groundwater in the Netherlands, 1986-2002*
• Phosphorus balance for soil and groundwater in the Netherlands, 1986-2002*
• Nitrogen deposition on heathland lakes

Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium

• Guide to emissions to air, water and soil
• Guide to Environmental theme of Acidification and transboundary air pollution
• Guide to 'Impact of environmental pressure on nature' section
• Overview of environmental themes and impact on nature in the Netherlands
• Guide to 'Measures for agriculture and horticulture, and eutrophication' section