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Stormwater Treatment Area in South Florida

Belle Glade, Florida - An artificial wetlands, one of six stormwater treatment areas constructed in south Florida to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering the Everglades. Phosphorus from fertilizers used in agriculture has caused changes in the Everglades ecosystem.

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Image Description:	Belle Glade, Florida - An artificial wetlands, one of six stormwater treatment areas constructed in south Florida to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering the Everglades. Phosphorus from fertilizers used in agriculture has caused changes in the Everglades ecosystem.
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