It is a primary cause of eutrophication of surface waters, in which excess nutrients, usually nitrogen or phosphorus, stimulate algae growth. (pearltrees.com)
This process of rampant algae growth leading to oxygen - starved waters is known as eutrophication. (sciencenews.org)
Unlike some other species, these tiddlers — of no commercial value — appear to be relatively unaffected by lake eutrophication, bank stabilization and channelization. (sciencedaily.com)