Agriculture and urban areas polluting Utrata River, threatening water quality.
The quality of water in the Utrata River is affected by the land use in its catchment area. Measurements taken over a year showed that agricultural and urban areas have a negative impact on water quality, leading to higher levels of harmful compounds like total phosphorus and ammonia nitrogen, and lower levels of dissolved oxygen. This highlights the need for effective strategies to protect the environment and surface waters from the effects of agriculture and urbanization.