Nature & Environment
Eutrophication
...analysis. Table 1.2 shows trophic bands as defined in relation to concentrations of total phosphorus. Table 1.2 Trophic bands for standing waters. (Phosphorus concentrations tend to be higher in running waters that carry suspended sediment.) TROPHIC BAND TOTAL PHOSPHORUS/MG L-1 dystrophic <0.005 oligotrophic 0.005-0.01 mesotrophic 0.01-0.03 eutrophic 0.03-0.1 hypertrophic...