Algae blooms are caused by eutrophication, a process by which the concentration of plant nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen generated from decaying leaves and bird excrement gradually increases. Eutrophication occurs in all stagnant water; the problem is not unique to the Reflecting Pool, but it has proved to be a persistent problem throughout the years.
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