"nitrogen runoff" refers to the excess nitrogen that flows or is washed away from the land into water sources like rivers, lakes, or oceans. Full definition
The draft also features requirements for all new development to use more modern sanitation systems to prevent nitrogen runoff. (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)
This reduces nitrogen runoff into waterways, which can cause algae blooms and kill aquatic species. (ecowatch.com)
The bloom, which is caused by nitrogen runoff from farm fertilizer, contains a cyanobacteria toxin that may be linked to neurological diseases. (scientificamerican.com)