Title | Medina Estuary – Water Quality (nutrients - nitrogen): Briefing Note |
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Topic | Water Quality |
Year of Completion | Published 2019. |
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Region | Isle of Wight |
Abstract | In the Medina Estuary, nutrients (mainly nitrogen in the form of nitrates) are a significant water quality issue. They enter the catchment as a result of runoff from farmland and urban areas or as discharges from the sewerage system. They affect the ecology and amenity of the estuary. |
How to Access | Visit the Note. |
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data holder | Environment Agency |