Phosphorus removal structures: A management option for legacy phosphorus.

The article focuses on the management practices for phosphorus (P) loading, a primary contributor to surface water eutrophication in the U.S. Topics discussed include toxic effects of P in the surface water moved from soil to water or released over very long periods of time from high P source areas on the landscape and best management practice (BMP) such as P removal structure to decrease dissolved P loading in the short term.