Question: ( 2 5 points ) The natural input to a lake has a relatively low concentration of phosphorous ( P ) , 0 . 2

(25 points)
The natural input to a lake has a relatively low concentration of phosphorous ( P ),0.2mg-PL.
However, a wastewater treatment plant discharges treated sewage containing 10mg-PL. The
natural flow rate is 107m3? year, the wastewater flow rate is 106m3year, and the lake's volume
is 108m3?, and the surface area is 107m2. Dust particles from nearby cities contain P, and they are
deposited to the lake at the rate per unit area of 1mg-Pyr-m2. The current situation has been in
effect for a time long enough to reach steady state. What is the P concentration in the lake now?
Hint: Dust deposit does not follow conventional nth order kinetics. Take a closer look at the unit
of the reaction constant and think about the unit of the whole reaction term.
( 2 5 points ) The natural input to a lake has a

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