Answer:
Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP)
Explanation:
Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) is a compound of phosphorus that is used to manufacture detergent.
This chemical is released into the environment when detergents are used to wash dishes or in laundry.
This compound finds its way into water bodies and leads to overgrowth of algae. This is known as eutrophication.
As these algae die, decomposition of the organisms lead to a drop in oxygen level of water bodies and increase in biochemical oxygen demand. As a result of these, some aquatic species may begin to die or relocate to other water bodies.
