What Are The Harmful Effects Of Fertilizers On Human Being And On Our Environment?
Memoona, sadly fertilizers have many harmful effects on humans and the environment. Did you know that only a small amount of the fertilizers applied to a field are actually taken up by the plants? The rest is washed off with rains or with excessive watering of the crop. The fertilizers are thus washed off and end up in water bodies like lakes. Since most fertilizers are quite rich in nitrogen, they cause spontaneous algae growth in lakes which can lead to the problem of eutrophication. This kills off aquatic life and thus, disrupts the aquatic ecosystem dynamics. The fertilizer may also accumulate on the ground causing problems like water logging and salinity if not controlled. Chemical fertilizers may also affect human health, especially if high concentrations of toxic substances found in them seep into the groundwater which may be used for drinking. These toxic metals also affect the liver and kidneys and are a cause of miscarriage in pregnant women. In very high amounts or due to ch
