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Environmental Impacts of Dams and Irrigation Projects on Water Quality
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What is the primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies downstream of dams?
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Excessive nutrient enrichment
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Dams trap sediments and nutrients, leading to increased nutrient concentrations downstream, promoting excessive algal growth and eutrophication.