Answer to Question #196561 in Microbiology for Sanjeshni

Question

In cases of oil pollution on the coasts and soil, usually nitartes, phosphates, oxygen or 

water is added to the site through pipes. Why are each of theses material added? Why is it 

not always necessary to add bacteria?

Answer 1

Nitrates have the same effect on aquatic plant growth as phosphates and thus the same negative effect on water quality. The plants and algae are stimulated, which provide food for fish.But, if algae grow too wildly, oxygen levels in the water will be reduced and fish will die.