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Story summary
- Hartebeespoort Dam in South Africa faces severe ecological challenges from hypereutrophication due to nutrient runoff.
- A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) study found algal blooms fueled by excess nitrogen and phosphorus have become persistent.
- These blooms create toxic conditions in the water, threatening wildlife and human health with reports of rashes and pet illnesses.
- Past bioremediation efforts have not resolved the crisis, underscoring the need for urgent action.
