ProFACT Certification and Training for Fertilizer Applicators Practice Test

Nitrogen is particularly regulated due to its significant impact on coastal waters. When nitrogen is applied as a fertilizer, it can easily run off into nearby water bodies during rainfall or irrigation events. This runoff contributes to the nutrient loading of lakes, rivers, and coastal areas, leading to problems such as algal blooms, which can deplete oxygen levels in the water and harm aquatic life. The proliferation of harmful algal blooms is a serious environmental issue, affecting not only water quality but also the health of ecosystems and the safety of recreational waters.

Regulations often focus on controlling nitrogen levels in agricultural practice to mitigate these environmental impacts, making it critical for fertilizer applicators to understand and manage nitrogen applications effectively to protect coastal waters and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.