Modeled Phosphorus Loads to the Chesapeake Bay (1985-2017)

Loads simulated using Watershed Model (Phase 5.3.2) and jurisdiction-reported data on wastewater discharges. See how these data are used in the 2017 Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs) Outcome.

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198520092017Millions of Pounds0246810121416182022242628
Agriculture Checked
Agriculture
Urban Runoff Checked
Urban Runoff
Wastewater/Combined Sewer Overflow Checked
Wastewater/Combined Sewer Overflow
Forest/Non-Tidal Water Atmospheric Deposition Checked
Forest/Non-Tidal Water Atmospheric Deposition

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