rehevöityvä
Rehevöityvä is a Finnish term that describes the process of eutrophication, specifically in aquatic ecosystems. It refers to the enrichment of water bodies by nutrients, primarily nitrogen and phosphorus. This influx of nutrients can originate from various sources, including agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, industrial waste, and atmospheric deposition.
When excessive nutrients enter a lake, river, or coastal area, they fuel rapid growth of algae and
The visual characteristics of a rehevöityvä water body often include murky water, a green or brown discoloration