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Distribution of phosphates in Lake Mariut, a heavily polluted lake in Egypt

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In recent years Lake Mariut was subjected to severe pollution. The phosphate content of this Lake was exceedingly higher than that of the other Egyptian Lakes. The distribution of phosphates in Lake Mariut was found to depend upon certain factors which were discussed.

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    Massoud A. H. Saad

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Saad, M.A.H. Distribution of phosphates in Lake Mariut, a heavily polluted lake in Egypt. Water Air Soil Pollut 2, 515–522 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00585094

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