Phosphate detergents are effective for cleaning laundry and dirty dishes. However, these phosphorus-laden products have been banned in Australia, the European Union, Canada, and some states in the U. S. Why do you think the detergents were banned? How might you evaluate the effectiveness of this solution?

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Sawyer

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20 August, 19:34

Phosphate detergents are effective for cleaning laundry and dirty dishes. However, these phosphorus-laden products have been banned in Australia, the European Union, Canada, and some states in the U. S. Why do you think the detergents were banned? How might you evaluate the effectiveness of this solution?

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Melvin Mathis · Answer 1

Detergents were banned because they contain phosphorus. This is a nutrient that becomes a threat when a high concentration is introduced to the primary producers in the freshwater and marine environment. It causes a rapid growth in the algae population and results in a phenomenon called algal bloom.