Introduction
Human activity can have not an adverse impact influences on the environment in different ways. Among various kinds of negative effects pollution that are caused by human activity, the issue of nitrogen pollution possesses has a grcreatgreat importance. The issue exists because of the low level citizens' aquaitence awareness of the destructive impact of nitrogen pollutionamong the general population. Although aThough, the significant part of nitrogen excess pollution is caused by atmospheric deposition of nitrogen to water and land, the main part of the nitrogen pollution is caused mostly the result ofby human activity. Due to the inefficiency and old-fashioned structure of septic systems and overuse of fertilizers containing a high level of nitrogen, the surroundings environment becomes a victim of human activity. However, nitrogen pollution hurts affects not only the environment but human beings as well. It pollutes water, causing the lack of clear water and tourism problems, reduces fish population, and demaging bisness and destroys seagrass that, what maintains the life of marine habitants. Apart from that, nitrogen pollution possesses has thea direct influence on human health since it causes various ilnesses. Obviously, the human activity regarding nitrogen excess is a burning problem in Long Island that requires attention and immediate action from the population and the governmentshould be changed as it harms human beings and the environment.
Outcomes of Nitrogen Pollution In this way, The biggest issue Suffolk Country is challenging suffering from now with the nitrogen is the high numbers of septic systems in the region and its crucial effect on the nitrogen loading into surroundings. Since the fertilizer sources such as sewer, septic sources together withand atmospheric deceptions to water and land constitute the main cause of the nitrogen pollution, it becomes clear, that people are empowered to regulate the outburst of nitrogen by regulating their activity and improving septic systems. Nitrogen excess also may cause the spread of dangerous organism such as Alexandrium, which, in its turn may create preconditions for paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Apart from PSP, nitrogen excess may also cause anemia, neurological effects, respiratory problems, stomach or liver illnesses and rashes. Considering its harmful effect on the environment and people, nitrogen is the water enemy number one in Suffolk. Lawn nitrogen fertilizers also cause nitrogen pollution. Though the nitrogen pollution has caused massive reduction of Long Island's native seagrass since 1930 and launched the process of rapid seagrass loses, which that exceeded 7,000 acres, lawn fertilizers are still used in order to grow lawns. TherebyTherefore, itnitrogen pollution harms both – the environment and people.
Measures tTaken by Suffolk to dDeal with thisthe iIssue
Local citizens already struggle with nitrogen pollution. Thus, Mmore than 70 percent of people living in Suffolk Country use cesspools and septic systems. In Eastern Suffolk, the number is more than 90 percent. In this way, local citizens struggle with nitrogen pollution. AlsoAdditionally, there is a tendency ofto installing distribution boxes, soil absorption systems, and cesspools. By the use of biodegradation, and hydrodynamic processes nitrogen excess would significantly reduce its destructiveon impact. Some of these system were even presented for citizens as lottery presents by the local government. In this way, local authorities take part in fixing the nitrogen issue.
Recommendations and Conclusion
Apart from improving septic systems, there are also alternative ways of reducing nitrogen loading reduction. For instance, bBy applying fertilizers in various seasons of the year, farmers perform cana significantly contributeion to the solution of the problem (Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation [DCR], n.d.A Virginian's Year-Round Guide to Yard Care). One more important way to reduce nitrogen excess is to avoid high nitrogen the use of lawn fertilizers with high nitrogen content. By doing so, every citizen may contribute to the salvation of clean water. Also, it is advisable to use natural ways to control one's lawn. For example, people can save their money and improve the quality of their lawns by avoiding to use fertilizer to a dormant lawn. Also, it is advisible to leave grass clippings on the lawn during all summer in order to reduce the usage of fertilizer. Such a method enables to decrease the use of lawn fertilizers with a high amount of nitrogen in it. One more effective way to reduce the usage of nitrogen fertilizer is to mow high. This would keep lawn's roots in shade and preserve moisture, what, in its turn would also improve the situation. Considering all aforementioned, it is strongly recommended to combine all natural methods of nitrogen pollution reduction such as seasonable fertilize use in farming, natural lawn care and avoiding lawn fertilizers with a high content of nitrogen.
In conclusion, the issue is definitely worth further discussion since it influences various sphears of everyday life. The problem also requires popularization as it is obtaining a more significant impact on the environment. In this way, the local authorities have to inform citizens about nitrogen harm. Also, it is recommended to organize various unions and organizations in order to help people improve the situation. Apart from that, the media also could make a significant contribution. Such policy would contribute to finding more alternative solutions. It is also advisable to do more research in septic systems in order to improve its quality and decrease the harmful effect caused by such systems.