Millions of gallons of wastewater released from Piney Point will cause ecological damage
Scientists say adding nutrients to Piney Point water could result in bacteria
and last updated 2021-04-05 17:48:53-04
PINEY POINT, Fla. â Millions of gallons of wastewater being released from Piney Point into Tampa Bay could be ecologically damaging.
The water is rich in phosphorus and nitrogen which are nutrients. Scientists say suddenly adding a large amount of nutrients to natural water will result in algae and bacteria growth.
Algae can suffocate fish and as a result, there may be fish kills or red tides associated with this.