Phosphates & Phosphoric Acid In the News

Bloc MP Wants to Ban Phosphates from Detergents, June 13

In Canada, the Commons Environment Committee passed a motion to reduce the phosphorus content of laundry and dishwasher detergents. The action is intended to reduce phosphorus-fed cyanobacteria or “blue-green algae” in Canada’s watersheds. For details.

Road to Recovery Littered with Obstacles for James River

The James River Association (JRA) has released a report and analysis that gives the James River mixed health reviews, acknowledging that some progress had been made over the years, but also noted that the river still has a long way to go. For details.

Simple Remedy Cleans Lake; Now it’s Open to Swimmers; Round Lake in Eden Prairie Reopened This Week to Swimmers Thanks in Large Part to Barley Straw – an Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Remedy for Algae-Clogged Water

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Round Lake in Eden Prairie had an algae problem and in considering ways and the cost to fix it, turned to the use of barley straw. For details.

Minnesota Legislature Assesses Phosphorus in State's Water Bodies

"In response to public concern over eutrophication (nutrient enrichment of water bodies), the Minnesota Legislature directed the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to assess phosphorus sources for the state's water bodies. For details.

Anti-Lead Chemical Changed in D.C. Water Plan

"The Environmental Protection Agency will now use phosphoric acid to treat DC-area water pipes in order to reduce lead levels in drinking water. For details

"Phosphates and phosphoric acid have many uses in the treatment of potable (drinking) water. For details

Cleaning Vinyl Siding Yourself

Cleaning solutions with phosphates help clean mildew and stubborn stains on vinyl siding. For details

Turning Chicken Litter into Better Fertilizer

Researchers show that fertilizing crops with a blend of high-nitrogen fertilizer and chicken litter increases crop yields and reduces the potential for phosphorus runoff. For details

Phosphate as Potential Water Additive

Ohio county tests phosphate as a corrosion inhibitor for the municipal water system. For details