Higher phosphates is typically associated with a large amount of organic material in a water supply. A large amount of organic material implies rapid growth, so higher phosphates is the only feasible choice.
After nutrients are absorbed during digestion, the excretory system removes solid waste products, or feces, through the rectum. The excretory system also works with the respiratory and circulatory systems and removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from the body. The excretory system also maintains fluid homeostasis.