The Application of Phoslock to the Control of Phosphorus Release From Aquaculture and Other Agricultural Practices

Aquaculture is a growing agricultural sector; while there has been considerable focus on ground and surface water contamination from phosphorous due to terrestrial animal production, excessive phosphorous loadings from aquaculture also pose a threat to aquatic environments. The purpose of this project is to adapt a proven general phosphorous control technology to the specific control of phosphorous releases from waste waters resulting from aquacultural production operations, as well as aqueous-based animal waste management systems used in other types of agricultural production.